Consultant Physician General Medicine - Bunbury Health Campus
Consultant – Physician – General Medicine
Bunbury Hospital – South West
MP Year 1-9 $412,161 – $523,436 p.a. pro rata*
*(Inclusive of Arrangement A base salary $333,305 - $432,658, 12% superannuation contributions, $34,696 Professional Development Allowance as per AMA Industrial Agreement 2024)
This is a Recruitment Pool for to fill permanent and/or fixed term appointments, with possibility of extension(s).
About the Pool and Appointment
This is an active recruitment pool which will be assessed on a regular basis by the panel to fill both immediate, vacant and future vacancies. Please note that after filling the vacancies, all suitable applicants will be placed in the pool for future appointments.
Appointments may be made from this pool until: 30/06/2026.
As a Consultant – General Medicine you will be joining a team providing direct clinical care of patients, supervision and teaching of junior medical staff, as well as undertaking safety and quality initiatives.
We invite motivated consultant physicians to join a kind, compassionate and collegial physician group at Bunbury Regional Hospital.
Our department is built on strong, respectful culture where patients come first, teamwork is valued, and clinicians support one another to deliver high quality care to regional South west.
What we offer
- A supportive values driven medical team
- Broad – rewarding general medical clinical practice with consultant autonomy
- Opportunities for clinical leadership, service development and innovation
- A strong commitment to teaching, mentoring and growing regional junior doctors
- Excellent work life balance
- Expanding outpatient clinics – to ensure outreach into the southwest
About Bunbury Hospital
Bunbury Regional Hospital is a leading tertiary acute and specialist facility in Western Australia, proudly serving the South West community. This 171-bed public hospital is co-located with the equally sized St John of God Health Care private hospital, forming the dynamic South West Health Campus.
We deliver comprehensive healthcare across a wide range of specialties including Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Practice, and Mental Health Services.
Now is the perfect time to be part of our journey. The hospital is undergoing a landmark $471.5 million redevelopment — the largest regional hospital upgrade in WA history!
The transformation includes:
- A state-of-the-art Emergency Department
- A dedicated clinical tower
- Expanded operating theatres
- Enhanced maternity, birthing, and neonatal services
Be at the forefront of innovation and clinical excellence. Join a passionate team driving change, shaping the future of healthcare, and making a real impact in the lives of our community.
What does the South West offer?
- Quality schooling options – Perfect for your family access to quality public schooling with over 100 public schools, educating 30,000 students offering strong community-based learning environments.
- Tertiary Education – Bunbury is home to Edith Cowan University (ECU) – South West Campus, one of the largest university campuses outside Perth, supporting a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Lifestyle, Nature & Recreation – The South West is a natural playground, with scenic trails, coastal beaches, combined with a food and wine scene that is world renowned – being a hustling and bustling tourist destination.
- Food, Wine and Culinary Experiences – The South West is internationally acclaimed for a myriad of premium food and wine, especially in the Margaret River Wine region known for quality vineyards and gourmet produce from farm to table.
- Unique Caves & Geological Sites – The Leeuwin-Naturaliste cave systems, some of the youngest limestone caves globally, offer a distinctive natural experience.
Benefits Include
- Grow Your Career: Access unique learning and research opportunities through collaborations with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Rural Clinical School (RCS).
- A multidisciplinary team: Join a close, supportive team that lives and breathes in the community. You will be welcomed, valued and given the opportunity to connect, contribute and help shape a growing service.
- Relocation Support: Assistance available for relocation, helping you settle in with ease.
- Flexible Working, Balanced Living: Benefit from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a health work-life balance - where operationally possible.
- Easy Regional/International Connectivity: Busselton Airport offers direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney, keeping you close to major city hubs.
- Exceptional Education: The South West boasts high-quality public and private schooling options, making it an ideal region to live, work, and raise a family.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit your application online via MedCareersWA using a valid email address. 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 submitting the following documents:
- A statement addressing each of the Essential (1-9) and Desirable (1-4) Selection Criteria found in the ‘Work-Related Requirements” page 4 of the
JDF - 610104 Consultant Physician General Medicine.PDF and how you can meet the position requirements. - A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
- Contact details for two work-related referees (one referee must be a current supervisor or a manager).
For Further Job-Related Information
We encourage you to contact Dr Aneera Mahanga or John Brearly on 9722 1000 or email aneera.mahanga@health.wa.gov.au or john.brearley@health.wa.gov.au
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
