Expression of Interest – Director of Medical Education

Expression of Interest – Director of Medical Education

Are you seeking a rewarding leadership role where you can make a genuine impact on medical education? WACHS is seeking a suitably experienced Director of Medical Education to join WACHS Central.

This is a Fixed Term, Full Time appointment at 1.0FTE, 80 hours per fortnight, to cover periods of leave from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

There may be opportunities for future role coverage, subject to service requirements.

Consultant Year 1-9: $412,161 - $523,436 per annum, inclusive of base salary, Professional Development allowance and 12% superannuation.

The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024. Rates effective as of Sept 2025. This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills, and years of practice.

This opportunity is open to WA Health employees only

This position is located at WACHS Central Office - Curtin University, Bentley, WA.

About WA Country Health Service (WACHS)

WACHS is one of the largest rural health services in the world, providing care across more than 100 hospitals, health services, and aged care facilities throughout country Western Australia – from Kalumburu in the Kimberley to Albany in the Great Southern. Our 13,000 staff are at the heart of the communities we serve, with the ambition to be leading provider of rural and remote healthcare.

The Medical Education Unit (MEU) supports the education and training of doctors in WACHS, including simulation-based education. The unit monitors the supervision and welfare of junior medical officers and has oversight of medical students in WACHS sites. WACHS recognises the association between the provision of high-quality healthcare and the education of our medical workforce.

About the Role

Step into a senior leadership role as the Director of Medical Education for WACHS. Reporting to the Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS), you will lead the strategic direction and delivery of postgraduate medical education and training across the organisation. 

This role is central to strengthening WACHS as a leader in rural medical education, expanding training capacity, and building sustainable workforce pathways across country WA.

Working with a dedicated team, you will bring strong experience in medical education, a passion for rural training, and the ability to shape and deliver strategic initiatives that support the development of the future medical workforce.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and leads the implementation of the WACHS Medical Education and Training Strategic Plan.
• Develops and nurtures partnerships with external stakeholders including but not limited to, WA medical schools, metropolitan Health Services, Post Graduate Medical Council of WA (PMCWA) and Australian Specialist Colleges;
• Represents WACHS on committees to advocate and advise on medical training and education requirements and development for country doctors.
• Liaises with WACHS regional management, particularly Regional Directors and Regional Directors Medical Services, regarding issues related to medical education.
• In collaboration with the regional Directors of Clinical Training, assists in the performance management and career development of early career doctors, including pastoral care.
• Responsible for the operational oversight of the Medical Education Unit (MEU) including reporting, financial management, and human resource management.

Please see the attached Job Description form for further job-related responsibilities.

The Successful Candidates will demonstrate: 

• General registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Extensive clinical experience and demonstrated commitment to medical education.
• Highly developed contemporary knowledge of issues and trends related to medical education.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including reporting, negotiation, advocacy and leadership skills.

Benefits Included to the Role

• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.
• Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
• Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave.
• Professional Development Opportunities

Keen to know more about the benefits in detail? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page. 

For Further Job Related Information:  we encourage you to contact Prof Graeme Maguire, Director Medical Education at 0499 943 382 and graeme.maguire@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions:

Please apply online by submitting the following documents:

• A statement no more than 2 pages addressing Work Related Requirements listed in the attached Job Description Form.
• 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.

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

Other Conditions

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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. This will 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.