Director of Clinical Training - Albany Hospital
Director of Clinical Training - Albany Hospital
Western Australia - Country Health Service
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Director of Clinical Training in one of its highly desirable regions - the Great Southern Region.
Fixed Term – Sessional, 32 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE) 5 years Appointment with possibility of extension(s).
MP Year 1 – 9 $723.76 - $919.16 per session
*(Salary as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2022: Salary is inclusive of base salary as part of Arrangement A $587.91 - $ 763.16 per Session, $61.20 per session professional development allowance, 11.5% employer contributed superannuation). Classification and increment level is subject to the assessment of clinical skills and experience.
Further incentive and benefits can be sourced through WA Country Health Service - Medical practitioner salaries and benefits.
Are you ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact on regional healthcare?
Join us as the Director of Clinical Training, a role where you will not only guide the next generation of medical professionals but also shape the future of a sustainable, regionally based medical workforce. This position provides the unique chance to deliver high-quality training experiences that rival those of metropolitan centres, while giving interns and residents the invaluable opportunity to embed themselves in the community and build a fulfilling career.
This role is ideal for a dedicated leader passionate about creating meaningful change and ready to enjoy a rewarding career in a stunning location.
About the Role
This is a fractional appointment (0.4 full time equivalent) and complements another clinician working 0.3 full time equivalent. The role is pivotal in supporting the education, supervision, and welfare of doctors in training, including interns, resident medical officers, and registrars. In partnership with the WACHS Director of Medical Education (DME) and local Director Medical Services (DMS), you play an essential role in designing and implementing medical training pathways that support our health service’s vision. You will also work closely with the WACHS Central MEU to integrate medical students into the hospital setting, ensuring they gain hands-on experience and educational activities whenever appropriate.
About You
With experience in medical education coordination, you are well-versed in providing comprehensive support for junior doctors and actively contribute to planning and executing training programs. As a bridge between regional and central education units, you ensure compliance with PMCWA accreditation requirements and support the integration of medical students into the hospital environment. You are passionate about fostering lifelong learning and are committed to advancing professional development for the next generation of doctors.
This role would be ideal for a medical practitioner seeking to combine clinical duties in Albany with an impactful leadership position.
The successful candidate will have.
- General and specialist registration by the Medical Board of Australia
- Fellowship of a relevant Specialist College including Royal Australian College of General Practitioners/Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
- Experience in the education of junior medical staff.
- A background in rural medical education.
About Albany Hospital
Albany Health Campus is a modern 130-bed hospital serving the vibrant community of Albany and the Great Southern Region. With a commitment to medical education and professional development, Albany offers an expanding general medicine department, integrated community programs, and a well-established Rural Clinical School that serves as a key training site for WA’s future rural generalist and specialists.
About the Region
Albany offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban convenience, with all the amenities of a larger city in a picturesque coastal setting. Here, you will find bustling markets, world-class wineries, a vibrant community, and educational facilities from primary school to university, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located only a 4-hour drive or 1-hour flight from Perth, Albany offers an exceptional quality of life and career satisfaction.
Application Instructions
- Applicants must create a profile and apply online via MedCareersWA Ref 492596 with a valid email address. Applicants are required to attach:
- A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form.
- A detailed CV summarises your qualification, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, and relevant experience.
- The contact details of two professional referees and one must be your current supervisor or line manager.
For further information related to this position, please contact Paul Mark, Director Medical Services at Paul.Mark@health.wa.gov.au.
Other Conditions
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.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00PM will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Pre-employment Health Assessment Policy 1.pdf
