Medical Practitioner (Psychiatrist) - WA Police - Police Medical Board

VCID No: 715842

Applications are invited from skilled and experienced medical practitioners in the specialty of Psychiatry to serve on the Western Australian Police Force – Police Medical Board.

The Police Medical Board is established under section 33ZC of the Police Act. The Police Medical Board consists of three medical practitioners (registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2010 (WA)) nominated by the Director General, Department of Health, as required under Regulation 5(2) of the Police (Medical Retirement) Regulations 2019 (WA).

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.

Position Description

Section 33ZC of the Police Act provides that where the Commissioner of Police (Commissioner) reasonably suspects that a member is medically unfit, the member may be directed to attend an examination by a Police Medical Board.

The purpose of an examination by the Police Medical Board pursuant to s33ZC(2) of the Police Act is to assist the Commissioner to determine whether the member should be retired on medical grounds.

As a member of the Western Australia Police Force – Police Medical Board you will be required to:

1. Medically assess the member to determine whether he/she is medically unfit at the point of examination and consider medical information received prior to the assessment.
2. Review details of the medical condition(s) that have rendered the member medically unfit.
3. Provide the Commissioner with a report as to whether the member should be retired on medical grounds.

Members of the Western Australian Police Force – Police Medical Board are paid $500 per case assessed. A typical half-day sitting involves the assessment of four cases.

Essential Selection Criteria

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or recognised equivalent.
2. Demonstrated extensive knowledge and clinical experience and skills in the practice of psychiatry and associated assessment and diagnostic procedures.
3. High-level report writing skills and demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills including the ability to liaise effectively with consumers and organisational stakeholders.

Desirable Selection Criteria

1. Experience as a member of similar Boards.
2. An enthusiasm for being part of the Police Medical Board and the willingness to attend regular meetings (e.g. once per month).
3. Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

Job Related Enquiries

For further job related information please contact Dr Teresa Ballestas on (6373 3902) or email Teresa.Ballestas@health.wa.gov.au

Please note that the selection process may not necessarily include the conduct of interviews.

Application Instructions

Applicants are to submit:

1. A maximum 2-page statement addressing the essential and desirable selection criteria provided above, and;
2. A curriculum vitae of maximum 4 pages which summarises your experience, skills and professional education and includes contact details of two professional references.

Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for all communication.

WA Health is unable to accept resumes, cover letters or other application documents via email.

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

APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.