Consultant Obstetric and Gynaecology

 

Seeking Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Join a team dedicate to advancing rural health equity, delivering culturally competent care, and making meaningful impact in regional communities.

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment for 80 hours per fortnight.

Consultant Year 1-9 $412,161 - $523,436 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, PDL and 12% superannuation)

 

About the role:

We invite experienced and enthusiastic Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to take on a rewarding role to provide specialist care to patients at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, as well as across the region, including Esperance. You will join a supportive team of two other specialists and three registrars, with on-call coverage supplemented by three GPOs.

The department is actively involved in teaching and training, serving as an accredited site for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Associate Training Program (Procedural) and Associate Training Program (Advanced Procedural)  and hosting students from the Rural Clinical School.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide clinical leadership and deliver high-quality patient care
• Contribute to administrative leadership alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialist of Maternity
• Participate in policy development and clinical governance reviews
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance service delivery

Join a team committed to overcoming challenges and providing exceptional care to the region’s residents.

Life in the Goldfields-Esperance Region

Experience the best of regional Western Australia in the Goldfields-Esperance region, where outback adventure meets coastal beauty and vibrant communities. Live in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, a dynamic regional centre steeped in history, and explore the iconic Super Pit, scenic bushwalks, and nearby lakes. Try your hand at gold prospecting, enjoy camping under the stars, or take weekend getaways across Western Australia’s vast landscapes.

Head south to Esperance and the surrounding coastal towns like Hopetoun, where pristine white beaches, turquoise waters, and national parks provide endless opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking, and relaxing in nature. Discover local wildlife, tranquil trails, and well-maintained campgrounds, or simply soak up the relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The region offers the perfect balance of rural charm, outdoor adventure, and community spirit—all while being just an hour’s flight from Perth for city shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. Whether it’s exploring the rugged Goldfields, unwinding on Esperance’s stunning coastline, or enjoying weekend escapes in small country towns, the Goldfields-Esperance region offers a lifestyle full of diversity, adventure, and connection to community.

Benefits and Incentives

• Annual Leave - 4 weeks/160 hours p.a. with one additional week for those who regularly participate in on-call arrangement
• Professional Development Leave - maximum of 3 weeks p.a.
• Long Service Leave - 13 weeks of leave after 10 years of service.
• Overseas Professional Development Leave - 5 weeks of additional leave after 5 years of service.
• Salary packaging benefits

Other benefits

• District Allowance - regional specific.
• Annual leave travel subsidy.
• Subsidised rental accommodation or Government Housing.
• Reimbursement for relocation costs for overseas or interstate applicants*.
• As a region resident, you might be entitled to capped flight pricing between Perth and the region.

*conditions apply

Keen to know more detailed information about the salaries and benefits? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.

For Further Job-Related Information:  We encourage you to contact A/Director of Medical Service, Lisa Sorger via 0449 772 601 or via email Lisa.Sorger@health.wa.gov.au or alternatively contact A/Director Kalgoorlie Hospital Hamish Burton via 0473 799 560 or via email Hamish.Burton@health.wa.gov.au

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector (except SIMG applicants). Applicants on a visa can be appointed on a fixed-term contract.

Information for Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIGM’s):

We welcome applications from SIMGs; however, we are only able to appoint those who have received a determination of ‘substantially comparable’ from the Royal Australian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RANZCOG) or AHPRA Fast-track pathway to specialist registration.

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes.

Please apply online via MedCareersWA "Apply Now" button and submit the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (one of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager).

If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

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 emailed applications will not be accepted.