Trainee Public Health Physician

Location:  Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

Site: Kalgoorlie Health Campus

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12-months commencing in February 2027, with the possibility of extension(s).

POSITION PROFILE

As Trainee Registrar of Public Health, you will work with the Public Health Physician and Goldfields Public Health Unit to develop and support projects in disease control and immunisation.

A key function of this position will be to liaise with a variety of stakeholders including hospital clinicians, general practitioners, regional public health teams, sexual health teams and Aboriginal community-controlled health services whilst running screening programs and managing disease outbreaks.

You be will also be required to carry out epidemiological analysis, collaborate with health promotion and Local Government to respond to other public health risk and provide education and advice to general practice, other health staff and community-based organisations in relation to public health issues such as environmental health and local government public health planning.

The successful applicant will work with a dynamic multidisciplinary public health team under the guidance of the Public Health Physician for the Goldfields Region. Particular issues include Trachoma, sexually transmitted diseases, TB and strong links with the NG Lands.

The position is accredited for Advanced Public Health Training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and has an active education program and strong culture of learning, research and academic achievement.

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

The Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with several Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.

Kalgoorlie is a historic city with a significant mining community with excellent community services and educational facilities.

SALARY

 Registrar Year 1-7 $157,338 to $210,025 p.a. (*includes base salary $128,760 to $175,802, professional development allowance $11,721 and 12% employer contributed superannuation p.a.*)

Senior Registrar Year 1-2, $230,231 to $240,675 p.a. (*includes base salary $188,817 to $198,142, professional development allowance $16,747 and 12% employer contributed superannuation p.a.*)

Please note your level will be assessed based on your years of 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 states 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 Marisa Gilles Public Health Physician on 0484 026 664 or email marisa.gilles@health.wa.gov.au

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this vacancy now, please click "Apply Now" button below. 

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:

1. 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.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria.
   Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria (located on page 4 of the attached Job Description Form -  CH616553 - JDF - Trainee Registrar Public Health - CO - May 2026.pdf considered by the panel.
3. Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages)

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. 

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

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. 

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY 

To be successful you will need to hold AHPRA registration and be eligible to enrol as an Advanced Trainee in the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.

You will also need to have completed a Master of Public Health Medicine and have at least three years post-graduate medical experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural issues and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health is a must. 

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on TBA AWST will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.