Consultant - Emergency Medicine - WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED & WAVED Kids)
MP Year 1 – 9 $397,264 - $504,517 per annum*
*(Salary is shown as a Full-Time base salary between $321,258 - $417,020, 12% employer contributed superannuation and professional development allowance $33,442).
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Sessional Rate: $761.54 - $967.14 per session**
**(Sessional rate is shown as a base sessional rate between $615.84 - $799.41, 12% employer contributed superannuation and professional development allowance $64.11 per session).
Please note: 12% superannuation rate is effective from the 1st July 2025.
This position will be based in the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) located at:
625-639 Wellington Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia.
This is a recruitment pool to fill Fixed-Term Various (Sessional, Part-time, or Full-Time) appointments, with the possibility of extension(s)*.
*Present Funding is to 31/12/2026 with the position subject to extension(s) and/or permanency if ongoing funding is secured.
POSITION PROFILE
The WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) are seeking experienced Specialists in Emergency Medicine and Paediatric Emergency Medicine to provide comprehensive clinical management of emergency medicine patients well as those with recent or current paediatric experience to support a new paediatric sub-service of WAVED (WAVED Kids). You will provide comprehensive clinical management of emergency medicine patients presenting to the WAVED with an Emergency Medicine assessment, advice and management via video consultation.
As this advertisement is recruiting to two services within WAVED, please ensure you hold the appropriate qualification to the area you wish to apply for (noting you can express interest in both services).
To be successful applicant(s) to this recruitment pool, you must hold the following qualifications:
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WA Virtual Emergency Department (General)
- Registration as Specialist in Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
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WA Virtual Emergency Department Kids (New Paediatric sub-service)
- Registration as Specialist in the specialty field of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (FRACP) OR registration as Specialist in Emergency Medicine (FACEM), with current experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
ABOUT THE WA VIRTUAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
The WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) is an initiative managed by the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) in 2023, providing opportunity to provide patients with the option of being seen virtually in the comfort of their own home when safe and appropriate to do so, as opposed to waiting in an emergency department (ED). The overarching aim of WAVED is to improve access to care and provide treatment options that achieve equally good or better patient outcomes without the need to physically visit and Emergency Department. WAVED partners with multiple other agencies to help deliver the care the patient requires.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- An attractive salary package as per the AMA Industrial Agreement 2024.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice! (Effective 1 July 2025).
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
- Generous leave entitlements – up to 4 weeks annual leave, 3-week professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
- Professional development opportunities.
- WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options where operationally appropriate.
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This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this until 22/06/2026.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact medcareerswa@health.wa.gov.au.
Please apply online by providing the following documents:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability to this position. The Job Description Form (JDF) contains the requirements of the position. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information about the role and selection process.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
We encourage you to contact Dr Ian Dey – Medical Director - WA Virtual Emergency Department via email Ian.Dey@health.wa.gov.au or please call 0408 866 223.
OTHER CONDITIONS
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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