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Salaried Medical Practitioners fall under AMA Industrial Agreement. Understanding that this is an extensive document, a summary of the benefits is listed on the Medical Practitioner Salaries and Benefits.

WACHS offers a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. These include:

• Competitive Salary Packages: We provide attractive remuneration packages, including allowances for remote and rural locations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: We offer part-time, job-sharing, and other flexible options to help you balance work and personal commitments.
• Professional Development: Employees have access to ongoing training, educational opportunities, and support for career advancement within the organization.
• Generous Leave Entitlements: Enjoy a variety of leave options, including annual leave, personal leave, and additional leave for remote service.

At WACHS, we value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.

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Yes, WACHS is deeply committed to supporting the career advancement of our employees. We offer a wide range of opportunities to help you grow within the organization, including:

• Internal Promotions: We prioritise promoting from within, giving our employees the chance to advance to higher roles as they gain experience and expertise.
• Leadership Development Programs: We provide targeted training and development programs designed to prepare you for leadership positions within WACHS.
• Mentorship and Support: Employees have access to mentorship programs and support networks to guide their career progression.
• Diverse Training programs : With a wide range of prevocational and specialties training across our locations, whether you’re interested in rural generalism, Psychiatry, Physician or leadership roles we have a range. Find out more here *add link*

At WACHS, we believe in nurturing talent and providing our employees with the tools and opportunities they need to achieve their career goals.

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) offers a wide range of professional development opportunities tailored to your stage of training or career. This includes access to:

• Accredited training positions for medical students, interns, residents, registrars, and fellows across various specialties, including Emergency Medicine, Rural Generalism, Obstetrics, Anaesthetics, Paediatrics and more.
• Supervised clinical experience with support from senior clinicians and educators.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through workshops, simulation-based training, peer review, and online learning.
• Rural-specific programs such as the Rural Generalist Pathway, Basic Physician Training (RACP – Adult Internal Medicine), ASPIRE (Surgical), RAPTOR (Pre-Physician), Community Residency Program and advanced skills training.
• Support for conference attendance, research opportunities, and study leave entitlements in line with your employment conditions.
• Partnerships with universities and training colleges, giving you access to structured teaching, mentoring, and career progression guidance.

WACHS is committed to supporting lifelong learning and ensuring our workforce continues to grow in both clinical and leadership capabilities, no matter where you’re based.

WACHS is committed to ensuring all employees have a work life balance. It is highly encouraged you speak with your line manager to negotiate flexible arrangements. 

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