Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - Albany

This is a unique chance for a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to provide high quality surgical care, contribute meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of rural community, and enjoy an exceptional coastal lifestyle in one of Australia’s most stunning regional settings - the Great Southern.

We currently have 1.0 FTE available offering Full Time, Permanent or Fixed Term opportunities. Fixed Term roles may include options for extension and/or transition to permanency.

Consultant Year 1–9: $412,161 – $523,436 per annum, inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and Professional Development allowance.

The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base Salary, 12% superannuation, and professional development allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills, and years of practice.

About The Role

As an orthopaedic surgeon, you will perform clinical duties and provide patient care within the predefined scope of practice including onsite consultation, emergency services, outpatient clinics, operations and procedures.

The position provides clinical oversight, support and advice to medical practitioners in the field of orthopaedics, whilst also overseeing the training of Registrars, Resident Medical Officer and Interns. 

Additionally, you will participate in programs to ensure safety and quality of orthopaedic services including audits, incident reviews and clinical practice improvement projects.

This is an opportunity where you can:

• Work and upskill in one of the most advanced Regional Medical Resource Centres in WA
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of a four day work week
• Play an integral role in designing, shaping, and growing services to meet the needs of the region
• Experience the natural beauty, lifestyle, and adventure that Albany and the Great Southern have to offer

The Successful Candidates Will:  

• Hold specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia without restrictions.
• Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Orthopaedic.
• Substantial clinical experience relevant to Orthopaedic Surgery
• SIMG applicants must hold a valid specialist assessment outcome from the relevant college, with up to 12 months of required supervision, prior to applying.

Albany Health Campus

Albany Health Campus is a modern 130-bed hospital serving 80,000 residents in Albany and the Great Southern Region. A new 32 bed ward is scheduled for completion in early 2027. It functions as a regional resource centre and secondary referral hospital, handling over 30,000 acute presentations annually in its Emergency Department. The hospital's medical services include a growing general medicine department with an integrated HomeSafe program, bridging acute care and community services. General Medicine features a mix of Physicians and Rural Generalists, supported by junior medical staff and training registrars. The hospital also offers specialized services in medical oncology, radiation oncology, subacute care, and palliative care, with a high dependency unit managed by rotating specialists. 

Albany Health Campus is known for service innovation, implementing hospital avoidance strategies through the HomeSafe and Home Hospital programs. As a regional training hub, it is dedicated to educating the next generation of health workers, with accredited programs for Basic and Advanced physician training and internal medicine. 

Why Albany? 

• Relaxed Lifestyle: Enjoy stunning coastal and inland landscapes, a warm climate, crystal-clear beaches, and a wide range of outdoor activities. 
• Affordable Living: Compared to larger cities, Albany offers a more affordable cost of living, making it an attractive option for families and individuals looking to relocate. 
• Family-Friendly Community: Albany provides quality childcare, excellent public and private schools, and a variety of community sporting groups. Institutions such as South Regional TAFE and local training centres offer outstanding career development opportunities. 
• Vibrant Cultural Scene: The region boasts a rich cultural life with events, festivals, and recreational activities catering to a wide range of interests. 
• Discover Albany, where coastal beauty, rich history, and a relaxed lifestyle create the perfect blend of adventure and tranquillity.

Benefits 

• Flexible working arrangements: Benefit from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a healthy work-life balance where operationally possible.
• Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance. 
• Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a. 
• Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons. 
• Professional Development: Opportunity to supervise trainees in ED, participate in quality improvement and research. 

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

Application Instructions 

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 MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Applicants are required to attach: 

• A statement (max 2 pages) addressing Selection Criteria listed in the attached job description form.  eDoc - GS - 008035 Consultant - Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery - Registered (1).PDF
• A detailed CV summarising your qualifications, AHPRA registration, and relevant experience. 
• Contact details of two professional referees, one of whom must be your current supervisor or line manager. 

For further information related to this position, please contact Dr Tom Bowles - Director Surgical Services on 98922222.

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.  

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. This will remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

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