Registrar Service General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery - Expression of Interest

 

We currently have two vacancies General Surgery Registrar and one vacancy Orthopaedic Surgery Registrar available for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 6 and/or 12-months commencing in August and September 2025.

 

ABOUT THE GENERAL SURGERY ROLE

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from motivated Registrars - General Surgery to join Kalgoorlie Hospital to develop and grow their surgical skills and contribute to rural health care in Western Australia.  The Surgical Department at Kalgoorlie Health Campus is a small but busy department and offers a high quality efficient surgical experience.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for the clinical care of patients under the supervision of senior medical staff including: 

• attending to patients in order of medical urgency
• taking history of full medical examinations of new admissions and arranging appropriate investigations and assisting with surgical procedures as required
• managing surgical conditions according to acceptable clinical standards under supervision of consultants
• collaborating with other Medical, Nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate patient management and communication with family, outside medical practitioners, and/or community services concerning patient management.

ABOUT THE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY ROLE

We are looking for a motivated suitably qualified orthopaedic registrar to work closely with our visiting orthopaedic surgeons.  Our orthopaedic department provides an elective and trauma service to the people of a large rural area.

The position we offer is unique:

• There are 3 visiting orthopaedic surgeons with a mix of special interests.
• The successful applicant will also work with the three General Surgeons undertaking on call emergency care with the opportunity to learn broad variety of emergency general surgery.
• The position involves emergency consults in ED, Emergency theatre, daily clinics and daily theatres

The on call roster covers Orthopaedic and General Surgery is one in four weekdays and one in four weekends.  You will join a team of five registrars, three interns and one RMO.

ABOUT THE REGION

The Goldfields-Esperance region is located in the south-eastern corner of Western Australia and is the largest region in the state with a land area of 771,276 square kilometres. The region is three times the size of the state of Victoria and just under a third of Western Australia's total land mass. The character of the Goldfields-Esperance region reflects the unique Aboriginal culture, the legacies of early mining and agricultural pioneers and a multi-cultural history of interstate and international migration.

The region includes Western Australia's Golden Outback which stretches from the rugged red earth of the Northern Goldfields and Great Western Woodland to the sweeping snow-white beaches of Esperance and the South Coast.

The coastal Esperance zone boasts a range of stunning natural attractions including national parks, Kepwari Wetland Walk Trail, Woody Island and Lake Monjingup, which exhibit coastal scenery, extraordinary flora and fauna, peaceful bushwalks and well-maintained campgrounds.

Heading inland Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Australia’s largest outback city and the heart of Western Australia’s Goldfields region. With a population of more than 30,000, the city is a dynamic and sophisticated regional centre. The area offers astounding diversity and beauty in its national parks and reserves, tranquil eucalyptus forests, wide sweeping plains, dry lake beds, low lying scrub land and spinifex fields.

Keen to know more about what Kalgoorlie has to offer? Check out the Move to Kal » City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder (ckb.wa.gov.au) website for more info.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% 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

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact Prof Jeff Hamdorf  jeffrey.hamdorf@health.wa.gov.au

Alternatively, please contact the Junior Medical Recruitment Coordinator via email: WACHSDoctors.junior@health.wa.gov.au 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION  

You should have at least two (2) years’ experience as a Registrar in General Surgery in Australia.  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online via the "Apply now" button at top right of advert.   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:  

• A detailed curriculum vitae (up to 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees one of which must be a current supervisor.
• Cover Letter - Maximum of two pages addressing your suitability to the position as per below criteria and indicate which position you are applying for (General Surgery or Orthopaedic Surgery).

ROLE ELIGIBILITY

Essential

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

2. Demonstrated clinical and procedural experience.

3. Ability to provide teaching, supervision and training support.

4. Demonstrated well developed communication and interpersonal skills.

5. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.

6. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

7. Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance within health care

8. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal Cultural respect framework.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.

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.