Registrar Service Obstetric and Gynaecology - Kalgoorlie

 

WA Country Health Service, Kalgoorlie Hospital is seeking Obstetric and Gynaecology Service Registrar for Fixed Term full time appointments for up to three years commencing in February 2026, with possibility of extension(s). 

 

POSITION PROFILE

The service Registrar job is a unique opportunity to be exposed to a broad variety of general obstetrics and gynaecology including minimally invasive procedures.

• The department has three consultant Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, three registrars, one Intern and four GPOs participating on the out of hours roster. The roster is one in four on call weekdays and one in four weekends.
• Work involves high risk antenatal clinics and gynaecological outpatients, three theatre lists per week, labour ward and maternity assessment unit, emergency consults in ED.
• You will be the first responder, review and manage patients as indicated under direct or indirect supervision by consultants.

The unit has accreditation to train for Certificate in Women’s Health, basic and advanced DRANZCOG. The department is proud of its culture of hands-on and clinical teaching. There is protected teaching for registrars every Tuesday afternoon including formal presentations, workshops, journal club and joint obstetric and paediatric maternity and mortality meeting. Furthermore, the department is actively involved in the teaching of medical students at the Rural Clinical School every Friday afternoon during term time.

Be part of a team dedicated to overcoming challenges and providing quality care to the region's residents. Want to hear more? Check out the  Registrar training at Kalgoorlie Health Campus!

REGION PROFILE

Kalgoorlie Health Campus is a 100-bed inpatient facility and the largest regional public hospital in WA.  When you join the team at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, you’ll become part of a close-knit community of health professionals including specialist general surgeons, physicians, paediatricians and emergency medicine doctors. 

The hospital supports medical students through the Rural Clinical School, junior doctors rotating from Perth, Workplace Based Assessment doctors and registrars across a number of specialties. Fly in fly out clinicians and private clinicians provide additional supportive health services to the region.

Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest outback city, and the heart of Western Australia’s Goldfields region - Australia’s gold capital. The area is more than three times the size of Victoria and covers almost a third of WA’s total land mass. As the largest region in WA, its diverse natural environments range from sprawling deserts in the North and East to pristine white beaches and emerald seas in the South. 

With a population of more than 30,000, the city is a dynamic and sophisticated regional centre and has many chain stores and services.  Sport facilities, clubs and societies and social services abound to support a good work life balance.

Community is a key strength of the town. Being located inland the weather in Kalgoorlie is usually sunny, giving options to explore the outback and beach-side Esperance during your time off.  Kalgoorlie is only 600 kilometers or a one hour flight away from Perth.

 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Registrar Year 1-7 $152,756 to $203,909 p.a. pro rata*

• *Includes base salary $125,010 to $170,682 pa, professional development allowance $10,969 pa and 12% employer contributed superannuation. 
• Salary effective as of 03/09/2025.
• Appointment will be made based on assessment of relevant recent skills and experience. 

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

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• WACHS supports flexible working arrangment and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where perationally appropriate. 
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse states in the world
• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

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

 

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact Dr Tilo Asmussen, Head of Department, Consultant Obstetric and Gynaecology on 0477 578 413 or email tilo.asmussen@health.wa.gov.au

Or

Dr Lisa Sorger, Director Medical Services on 0449 772 601 or email lisa.sorger@health.wa.gov.au

 

TO BE SUCCESSFUL TO THE ROLE

Applicants must hold General AHPRA Registration, ideally at least PGY4 level and have six to 12 months experience within Obstetrics and Gynaecology; with a preference for candidates who have experience from Australia or a comparable health system.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online via the MedCareersWA "Apply Now" button.

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:

• Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages)
• A detailed curriculum vitae (required - up to 4 A4 pages)
  including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
• Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria below.

Essential

1. Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated relevant clinical and procedural experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
4. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
5. Demonstrated self-motivated and awareness of safe clinical practice within own limitations.
6. Demonstrated understanding of knowledge of culturally appropriate care.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated participation in continuing medical education.
2. Knowledge and experience of quality assurance activities.
3. Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

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.

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 
• 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. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
• 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.
• 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. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
• 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.
• 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.

 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.