Director Emergency Medicine WACHS

Director Emergency Medicine WACHS

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking a strong and experienced leader for the position of Director Emergency Medicine to join the Clinical Excellence and Medical Services directorate.

Location Negotiable.

This is a sessional position for up to 5 years at 0.20FTE (4 sessions per fortnight*) with the possibility of extension (s).

Sessional Year 1- 9: $790.09 - $1,003.40*

The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance). This is subject to the assessment of clinical skills and years of practice. *One session is equal to 4 hours.

About WA Country Health Service

WACHS, Australia’s largest country health provider, delivers high quality, accessible healthcare across more than 2.55 million square kilometres of rural and remote Western Australia, serving a diverse population of over 660,000 people, including more than 65,000 Aboriginal people. With a vast network of regional and district health campuses, small hospitals, health centres, mental health services and over 170 population health facilities, WACHS offers comprehensive services ranging from emergency and hospital care to primary, community, Aboriginal health and telehealth services. Joining WACHS means working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a unique clinical environment with opportunities to broaden your skills, experience innovative digital health initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on regional communities.

About The Role

WACHS is seeking an exceptional Director of Emergency Medicine to lead and advance our specialised emergency medical services across WA Country Health Services. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic clinical leadership, drive excellence in emergency care, and champion innovation to continually enhance service delivery. Working in partnership with the Executive Directors Clinical Excellence and Medical Services as well as the Co-Director of Emergency Medicine, you will guide clinical improvement initiatives, strengthen emergency care pathways, and support a culture of high-quality, patient centred practice within WACHS.

Core responsibilities include:

• Lead the WACHS Clinical Network for Emergency Medicine, driving high quality clinical practice and strategic direction across the service.
• Provide expert advice to the WACHS Board, Executive and regional teams on key issues impacting Emergency Medicine.
• Represent WACHS on relevant committees, advisory groups and strategic projects at regional and state levels.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of WACHS policies and guidelines specific to Emergency Medicine.
• Support the design, review and improvement of models of care to ensure they remain contemporary, effective and aligned with service needs.
• Advise on and contribute to workforce planning and development initiatives for the specialty.

The Successful Candidates Will possess: 

• Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine.
• Extensive knowledge, clinical experience, and skills in Emergency Medicine.
• Solid leadership skills including interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong strategic planning and policy formulation skills.

Benefits Included to the Role

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

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Application Instructions

Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Applicants are required to attach:

• A statement no more than 3 pages addressing Work Related Requirements listed in the attached Job Description Form page # 4.
• A detailed CV summarising qualifications, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, and relevant experience.
• The contact details of two professional referees of which one must be your current supervisor or line manager.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and/or search firms will not be accepted, and fees will not be paid to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider to the advertisement of the vacancy.   

For further information related to this position, please contact Dr Helen Van Gessel Executive Director of Clinical Excellence on 0423 126 592 or by email,  Helen.VanGessel@health.wa.gov.au; alternatively Dr Bronwyn Peirce – Clinical Director Emergency Medicine by email bronwyn.peirce@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.

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.   

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.