Deputy Director of Medical Services

This is a one year fixed term full-time appointment at 80 hours per fortnight, with possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.

Contract start date to start on or around 19/01/2026.

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.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

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.

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.

Position Profile: The Deputy Director Medical Services responsible to the Director of Medical Services, Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG) with professional leadership in the delivery of clinical services at RPBG including clinical leadership and governance.  Takes a leading role in strategic planning in matters related to delivery of medical services across RPBG as well as contributes to continuously improving services and ensuring clinical care is supported by systems of risk management and clinical governance.   

Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. 

Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and rehabilitation.

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

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• 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. 

Application Instructions: If this role is what you are looking for, apply online at MedCareers and provide:

• a covering letter that demonstrates you have the skills and experience we are looking for;
• a statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF) in no more than 2-3 pages;
• a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
• the 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.

East Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CV's from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr. Andrew Yeates on 08 9224 8736.

Please note: You must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used for all correspondence.

As the lodgement is system generated, any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm cannot be accepted. 

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

JDF:  Deputy Director of Medical Services 603460 Year 1-9 October 2025 JDF.pdf

Working in the EMHS:  Working in the EMHS.pdf