Expression of Interest - Registrar Palliative Care - Bunbury Hospital

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Palliative Care Registrars for two (2) Fixed Term Full Time six-month opportunities in 2027, with one position commencing on 1 February 2027 and the second commencing on 2 August 2027, with the possibility of extension(s).

Position Profile:

The Palliative Care Registrar position is a full time 6-months opportunity based at the Bunbury Regional Hospital, in the South West of Western Australia. The position is accredited by RACP, ACRRM and RACGP for six months training and overseen by palliative care physicians.

The Palliative Care consult team involves a registrar and clinical nurse consultant working closely across the emergency, general medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards to ensure high quality palliative care provision for the patients and families. The position involves inpatient consults, working in a multidisciplinary team, participation in research and education, plus coordination of services and planning for ongoing care across hospitals and community.

Region Profile

Bunbury, is a picturesque harbour city on the South West coast of WA, 175km or two hours drive from Perth. It’s located in the heart of the South West – WA’s popular holiday region. While living in this beautiful seaside city, you can enjoy all types of water sports along the coast and within the harbor. Inland, venture out for some bushwalking, mountain-biking and camping in local forests. Try tasting the award-winning wines from our fantastic local wineries and enjoying fresh local produce in your home and in restaurants and cafes.

The area is also very family orientated with great schools and many sport activities to choose from. South West residents have a high sense of community and rate their region as a safe place to live and raise children, with excellent access to services such as health and education contributing to their positive lifestyle and general wellbeing.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact Dr Sally Banfield via email Sally.Banfield@health.wa.gov.au

Alternatively, please contact Maddison Matthews, Senior Medical Workforce Officer WACHS-SWMedicalRecruitment@health.wa.gov.au

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are requested to 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.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining suitability to the position (based on the Work Related Requirements/Selection Criteria found in JDF attached) and a detailed CV which summarises your qualifications, registration, and relevant experience.
2. The contact details of two professional referees and one must be your current supervisor or line manager.
3. Address the Essential selection criteria as indicated below:

Essential Criteria

1. General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Ability to provide teaching, supervision and training support.
3. Demonstrated well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrated commitments to teaching, supervision and training of peers and colleagues.
5. Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance within healthcare.
6. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal Cultural respect framework.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

Please note: Applicants must hold General Registration with the Australian Medical Board, be at least PGY5 level and have at least six months experience working in Australia or a Competent Authority country. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

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

OTHER CONDITIONS

This position 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 

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.

Please note this EOI 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.

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 and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.