Consultant - Physician - Geriatrics

This is a Fixed Term Full Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointment for an initial 6 months contract, with the possibility of extension(s). Contract start date on 04 November 2025.

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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.

Position Profile: Leads the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist medical services to patients.  Promotes patient safety and quality of care.

Provides leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education, where relevant, for doctors in training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers.  In collaboration with the Head of Department (HoD) Geriatric Medicine and other Consultants, works to achieve national, state and East Metropolitan Health Service performance standards and targets. 

Works with the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the Area Medical Credentialing Committee.

Area Profile: East Metropolitan Health Service provides a comprehensive range of public mental health services for ages; 16 years above, through community mental health services and hospitals.

The Armadale Health Service (AHS) is a general hospital focussed on providing a range of high-quality health care services in the community. The hospital is a part of Armadale Kalamunda Group.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• For information on superannuation click here. 

For Further job-related Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr David Lim, Head of Department on 08 9224 2000.  

Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online via MedCareersWA.

(Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.)

Your application should include:

• Covering letter that demonstrates you have the skills and experience we are looking for;
• Statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF) in no more than 2-3 pages;
• Comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
• Names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.If you experience difficulties while applying online via MedCareersWA, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

JDF:  Consultant Physician Geriatric 110375 AHS Med Year 1-9 - Nov 21 JDF.pdf

Working in the EMHS:  Working in the EMHS.pdf