Registrar - Rural Generalist - General Medicine Advanced Skills - Hedland Health Campus - Expression of Interest
This is an Expression of Interest for a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12-months commencing from September 2025, with the possibility of extension(s).
Applications Close: Monday 1 September 2025 at 4.00 pm WST
POSITION PROFILE
If you have an interest in advanced skills in General Medicine as part of your Rural Generalist medical practice, then this post will provide experience and training requirements that enable the successful candidate to become an accredited Rural Generalist (RG) with advanced skills training in General Medicine.
Hedland Health Campus is a Regional Resource Centre for the Pilbara. There is a 24 bed in patient general ward and 2 bed HDU which is overseen by two General Physicians, medical registrar and two interns. There is a wide variety of general medicine; respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, infectious diseases, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrine and geriatrics. There is a lot of sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac disease and complex renal patients. The hospital has a 12 chair dialysis unit and manages complex and comorbid renal patients. There is considerable opportunity for General Medical Procedures including stroke lysis, STEMI lysis, lumber puncture, stress testing, ascitic tap, NIV ventilation and managing pressors and considerable teaching opportunities in complex medical patients by two very experienced Physicians (General Medicine and Respiratory). You will work with the General Medicine team, taking part in daily ward rounds, MDT meetings, admitting General Medicine patients from ED, reviewing dialysis patients, doing stress tests in OPD, assisting transfer of patients to metro (ICU and specialist in patient teams as required) and complex discharge planning.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to rural or remote medicine. You will work alongside 8 Consultant General Physicians and 1 Medical registrar and there is ample opportunity to gain good quality and quantity of complex remote General Medicine. To go along with this, the successful applicant needs to be well motivated, organised, and adaptable to working in a flexible role.
Hedland Health Campus is an excellent environment to advance your medical career. The hospital can provide further onward opportunities to base your remaining training in rural generalist medicine and primary care in the community following successful completion of the General Medicine AST curriculum.
OUR PILBARA REGION
With an area covering 507,896 square kilometres, the Pilbara region accounts for 20% of the state’s land mass and is twice the size of Victoria, five times the size of Tasmania and roughly the combined land area of the US states of California and Indiana. The Pilbara region is home to some of Earth’s oldest rock formations and its landscape includes coastal plains and mountain ranges with cliffs and gorges.
The Pilbara region had a population of 62,000 in 2014 (representing 2.4% of the State’s population). The region has a rich cultural history and approximately 15% of the population comprises of those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. The Pilbara also has a large transient population, which many people working in the region on a fly -in/fly -out basis.
WACHS Pilbara consists of seven (7) hospitals, two (2) nursing posts & health centres, 40 general practices and three (3) Aboriginal medical services.
Towns: Karratha, Port Hedland, Newman, Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Roebourne, Onslow
Population: 59,552 (15% identify as Aboriginal) + FIFO population.
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TO BE SUCCESSFUL TO THE ROLE
- Must have AHPRA general registration.
- Must be registered with ACCRM or the RACGP Rural pathway or a fellow of either college (FRACGP or FACRRM)
- Have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
- Must have demonstrated a clear commitment to rural and remote medicine.
- Must have demonstrated strong commitment to fulfilling training and providing services to the Pilbaras region.
SALARY
MP Year 1-3 $178,223 to $194,926 pa*
*includes base salary $147,758 to $162,661 pa, professional development allowance $11,380 pa and 12% employer contributed superannuation.
or
HSMP Year 1-6, $300,622 to $377,620 pa*
*includes base salary $226,833 to $293,564 pa, professional development allowance $34,696 pa, and 12% employer contributed superannuation.
Full time (80 hours per fortnight) salary as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024. Rates as of 1 September 2025.
The HSMP salary range applies to trainees with more than 3 years of full-time clinical training experience
Please note your level will be assessed based on current relevant skills and experience.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
- Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse state in the world
- Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
We encourage you to contact Dr Annie Lang, Senior Medical Officer, on 9174 1066 or email annie.lang@health.wa.gov.au
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply to this Expression of Interest now, via “MedCareersWA Link” at top right of this page.
Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:
- A detailed curriculum vitae - Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy. Also include the names and contact details of 2x referees.
- Cover Letter – ensure to address these points below within your cover letter;
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- Must have AHPRA general registration
- Must be registered with ACCRM or the RACGP Rural pathway or a fellow of either college (FRACGP or FACRRM)
- Have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
- Must have demonstrated a clear commitment to rural and remote medicine
- Must have demonstrated strong commitment to fulfilling training and providing services to the Pilbara region
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
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.
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.
- 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.
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