District Medical Officer - Procedural - Anaesthetics - Karratha Health Campus

This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent Full time, or Fixed Term Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight.*

*Fixed term appointments are subject to extension(s) and/or permanency.

Remuneration package Year 1 – 3 $504,609 - $552,351 per annum*

*(Salary as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2022: Salary is inclusive of base salary, 11.5% superannuation, PD allowance and 39.5% hospital based on call allowance). Renumeration is subject to the assessment of clinical skills and years of practice.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in one of Western Australia's most captivating regions? Look no further than Karratha Health Campus!

Here is why you do not want to miss out:

1. Stunning landscapes: Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Pilbara's rugged red earth, vast gorges, and ancient rock formations.
2. Karijini National Park: Explore deep gorges, sparkling waterfalls, and natural swimming holes in this iconic park, renowned for its stunning scenery and rich Aboriginal heritage.
3. Aboriginal art sites: Encounter ancient rock art galleries showcasing the region's Indigenous cultural heritage, offering insights into thousands of years of history and tradition.
4. Ningaloo Reef: While not technically in the Pilbara, nearby Ningaloo Reef offers world-class snorkelling and diving opportunities, where you can swim alongside vibrant coral reefs and majestic marine life.
5. Fortescue Falls: Enjoy a refreshing swim beneath the cascading waters of Fortescue Falls, nestled within Karijini National Park's stunning landscapes.
6. Mount Nameless: Take a scenic drive or hike to the summit of Mount Nameless for spectacular views over the Pilbara region and beyond.

Join us in Karratha, where every day is an adventure waiting to unfold. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of something truly special in one of Australia's most captivating destinations!

Benefits included to the role:

• Work visa sponsorship including permanent residency*
• Leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual + additional week, 3 weeks professional development leave (PDL), additional PDL overseas Leave*
• Gratuity payments, medical indemnity insurance, and penalty rates
• Zone or special area tax offset, home ownership subsidy scheme
• Eligible to benefit from discounts across some private health funds
• Immense professional opportunities that arise from country practice.
• Further incentive and benefits can be sourced through WA Country Health Service – Medical practitioner salaries and benefits.

*Conditions apply.

About the role and department

• Sees over 9848 ED presentations, 3282 inpatient visits, and 7818 outpatient visits per year.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment with a combination of procedural and non-procedural District Medical Officers that are ACRRM or RACGP trained, Senior Medical Practitioners as well as Nurse Practitioners
• Collaborative, friendly, and approachable team with wealth of experience in various prior roles worldwide
• Everyday is a different challenge rewarded with satisfaction of making a difference within the community. 

Successful candidate will have:

• AHPRA registration without limitations and fellowship of (ACRRM) or (RACGP)*
• Post graduate qualification in Anaesthetics (JCCA) and equivalent extensive experience.
• Undertake clinical duties in the Emergency Department and/or GP clinics at each hospital as well, as being rostered on call as required.
• Demonstration and record of appropriate Emergency Department skill maintenance in the last triennium of completion of at least 1 of the following and evidence of continued professional development:
  • ACLS (or equivalent)
  • APLS (or equivalent)
  • EMST (or equivalent)
  • GCCA (or equivalent)

*Applicants who are in their penultimate year of either RACGP or ACRRM training are encouraged to apply if their examination requirements have been passed and met.

Karratha Health Campus

The $173 million Karratha Health Campus is the biggest investment in a public hospital ever undertaken in regional WA. It has an expanded emergency department, a new CT scanner, a brand-new surgical centre, new delivery suites and maternity wing, world-class Telehealth services, new and expanded outpatients and essential services such as child health and medical imaging, all under one roof bringing care closer to Home for the local community.

Pool Process

This is an active “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 07/09/2026

Application Process

Applicants must create a profile and apply online with a valid email address.

Please apply by providing the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Requirements found in the attached Job Description Form (located on page 4) and how you are able to meet the position requirements. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information about the role and selection process.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).

If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au.

For further role specific Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr Cherelle Fitzclarence on 9144 7856 or Cherelle.Fitzclarence@health.wa.gov.au.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.