Senior Registrar/Advanced Trainee General Medicine - Bunbury
WA Country Health Service – Bunbury Hospital is seeking Senior Registrars/Advanced Trainees in General Medicine to join their dynamic and supportive team in one of Western Australia’s most sought-after coastal locations.
This is a recruitment pool to fill Full Time, Fixed term appointments for 6 and/or 12 months with possibility of extension(s) commencing from December 2025.
Appointments from this pool may be made until 31/08/2026.
POSITION PROFILE
Bunbury Hospital is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) for 2 FTE of Senior registrar/Advanced Trainee in General Medicine.
An opportunity exists for senior registrars/advanced trainees to spend 12 months in a regional setting while enjoying all the professional and lifestyle benefits of Bunbury Hospital and the South West region of Western Australia.
The General Medical department manages a total of 64 beds across two wards plus any additional outlying patients. You will have an opportunity to provide care and support to patients experiencing a wide range of conditions, largely managed by a general physician cohort.
Advanced Trainees in General Medicine work alongside the consultant physician group and interface with other specialties particularly, but not limited to, emergency, intensive care, cardiology, renal, respiratory and geriatrics. The role includes inpatient and outpatient management, supervision and teaching of doctors in training (service medical registrars, RMOs and interns) and participation in safety and quality, and quality improvement activities.
Advanced trainees are generally rostered day shifts including participation in the weekend consultant roster. Participation in the after-hours call roster may be negotiated with consultant backup.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
We encourage you to contact Dr Aneera Mahanga, General Medicine - Head of Department on (08) 9722 1000 or email Aneera.Mahanga@health.wa.gov.au
or our WACHS-SW Medical Recruitment team wachs-swmedicalrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au for any additional queries.
SALARY AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Senior Registrar Year 1-2, $223,525 to $233,666 p.a. pro rata*
*includes base salary $183,317 to $192,371, professional development allowance $16,259 and 12% employer contributed superannuation, pa pro rata.
- Salary effective as of 03/09/2025.
- Appointment will be made based on assessment of recent skills and experience.
Please note, employees who moves between different WA Department of Health entities will bring their entitlements (annual leave, long service leave, personal leave) with them. Taking a rural contract is not viewed as a break in service.
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
AREA PROFILE
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
REGION PROFILE
Bunbury Health Campus is a 171-bed hospital that functions as the Regional Resource Centre for the South West region with all major specialties present on site including ICU and CCU/cath lab.
The hospital is undergoing a huge exciting redevelopment of which you could be part too. Bunbury itself, is a picturesque harbour city on the south west coast of WA, 175km or two hours drive from Perth, in the heart of the South West – WA’s premier holiday region. While living in this beautiful seaside city, enjoy all types of water sports along the coast and within the harbour, bushwalking, mountain-biking and camping in local forests, 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 very family orientated with great schools and many children’s sport activities to choose from.
More information:
WA Country Health Service - Working at Bunbury Regional Hospital
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply for this vacancy now, please click the "Apply Now" button at the top right of this advertisement.
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. E-mailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:
- Proof of completion of basic training or RACP Specialist assessment outcome letter.
- Overseas fellowship certificate/degree and/or evidence of work experience.
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A detailed curriculum vitae (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. - A cover letter addressing the following eligibility criteria (no more than 1 page). Answers to these will be assessed by the panel in determining your suitability to the role.
Essential:
a) Hold current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
b) Minimum 6 months of Australian general medicine experience
Desirable:
a) Enrolment in the RACP Advanced Training pathway or have achieved an equivalent assessment outcome in General Medicine recognized by the RACP.
b) Experience working overseas as a Consultant Physician in General Medicine.
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.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
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
Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WACHS must be a WACHS approved supplier.
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 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.
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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