Consultant General Surgeon

Consultant General Surgeon

  • 492500
  • Broome Regional Hospital
  • WA Country Health Service
  • 👤 Consultant/Specialist
  • 🩺Surgery
  • Fixed Term Full Time
  • Fixed Term Part Time
  • Permanent Full Time
  • Permanent Part Time

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  • Opening at: Oct 28 2024 at 09:00 AWST
  • Closing at: Apr 25 2025 at 16:00 AWST
  • Consultant (North 26 Parallel)
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Position Description

WA Country Health Service is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Consultant General Surgeon to join our clinical team based at Broome Hospital in the beautiful Kimberley region of Western Australia.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permaennt Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Junior consultants are encouraged to apply, as they will be well supported by senior staff.

About the Role

As the largest hospital in the Kimberley region, Broome Hospital offers a diverse and challenging case mix. With approximately 25,000 presentations to the Emergency Department (ED) annually, you will be exposed to a wide range of acuity levels and conditions. The theatre complex in Broome consists of a Day Procedure Unit and 2 theatres. CT scanning and ultrasonography diagnostic imaging services are available on site, along with a busy pathology laboratory. Anaesthetic services are provided by highly skilled GP anaesthetists who cover the High Dependency Unit, the Maternity Unit and ED Critical Care.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will have a unique chance to make a difference in Indigenous Health. With a significant Aboriginal population, you can contribute to improving the healthcare outcomes for Indigenous communities in the region. If you are passionate about closing the health gap and making a positive impact on the lives of others, this role is for you.

Collaboration is an essential aspect of our regional surgical team. You will work closely with another full time and a part time Consultant Surgeon in Broome, in addition to a part time Consultant Surgeon based in Kununurra. The Junior team consists of a Service Registrar, Resident Medical Officer, and Intern. This teaching position allows you to mentor and guide doctors in training, sharing your expertise and knowledge. Broome Hospital is highly valued by the Postgraduate Medical Council of WA for the case mix exposure and experience gained by Doctors in Training in their surgical term.  

You will participate in the shared departmental on-call roster, ensuring that our surgical team is available to respond to emergencies as the regional referral centre. Additionally, you will be required to undertake short periods of outreach within the region on a regular basis, providing essential surgical services to remote areas.

Want to hear more? Check out the What’s great about working for WACHS Kimberley video!

About the Region:

The Kimberley is Western Australia's northernmost region, with a coastline closer to South-East Asia than Perth. Bordered by the Pilbara region to the south and Northern Territory to the east, the 424,517 square kilometres region has fewer people per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth.

Living in Broome offers an unparalleled lifestyle, with its famous beach lifestyle and tropical beauty. You will have access to excellent schooling and housing choices, making it an ideal place to settle down and enjoy a relaxed yet fulfilling life.

The West Kimberley is renowned for its dramatic and beautiful landscapes, including the towering cliffs, rocky headlands, sandy beaches, natural rivers, spectacular waterfalls and thousands of islands off the remote sandstone coast. Characterised by its distinct wet and dry seasons, the Kimberley experiences a sub-tropical climate - May to October is the dry season, and November to April is the wet season. With a balmy climate, breathtaking scenery, unique flora and fauna and a great variety of adventure and cultural experiences, the Kimberley offers a fantastic lifestyle that is family-friendly and supportive.

Our hospitals include Broome Health Campus, Fitzroy Crossing Hospital, Derby Hospital, Halls Creek Hospital, Kununurra Hospital and Wyndham Hospital.

For more information visit https://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/Our-services/Kimberley.

What's in it for you:

  • Discover the Kimberley's natural wonders, from pristine beaches to rugged landscapes. Your downtime will be filled with unforgettable outdoor experiences.
  • You’ll become part of a vibrant and close-knit community; the people of the Kimberley are known for their warm hospitality.
  • Need to travel to the city? Perth is only a 2 ½ hour flight away from Broome, with regional residents entitled to capped flight pricing.
  • Competitive salary packages which are among the highest in Australia.
  • Additional entitlements for working in a rural location such as district allowance, accommodation subsidies, air conditioner subsidies, travel days and, generous annual leave entitlements. Check out the full list of entitlement here.
  • If you are coming to work from overseas or interstate:
    • You will be eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to the relocation of yourself and your immediate family (conditions apply).
    • We can offer a range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions apply).

Contact Information:

Want more information about this role? Reach out to via email: kimberley.rmd@health.wa.gov.au or phone: (08) 9195 2453.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes. If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au.

To complete the application, please apply online via MedCareersWA - 492500 and submit the following documents:

  • A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria for the given role you want to apply for. The requirements can be found in attached document detailing how you meet these requirements.
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you 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).

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.

This is an “open-ended” 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 pool until 31/12/2025. 

If you are a skilled and passionate surgeon looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the local community while enjoying an amazing beach lifestyle, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our vibrant and dedicated team at Broome Hospital and make a meaningful impact on the healthcare landscape of the Kimberley region.

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