This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent Full time, or Fixed Term Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight. *

*Fixed term appointments are subject to extension(s) and/or permanency.

Here is why you do not want to miss out:

1. Stunning landscapes: Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Pilbara's rugged red earth, vast gorges, and ancient rock formations.
2. Karijini National Park: Explore deep gorges, sparkling waterfalls, and natural swimming holes in this iconic park, renowned for its stunning scenery and rich Aboriginal heritage.
3. Aboriginal art sites: Encounter ancient rock art galleries showcasing the region's Indigenous cultural heritage, offering insights into thousands of years of history and tradition.
4. Ningaloo Reef: While not technically in the Pilbara, nearby Ningaloo Reef offers world-class snorkelling and diving opportunities, where you can swim alongside vibrant coral reefs and majestic marine life.
5. Fortescue Falls: Enjoy a refreshing swim beneath the cascading waters of Fortescue Falls, nestled within Karijini National Park's stunning landscapes.
6. Mount Nameless: Take a scenic drive or hike to the summit of Mount Nameless for spectacular views over the Pilbara region and beyond.

 

Benefits included to the role:

• Work visa sponsorship including permanent residency*
• Leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual + additional week, 3 weeks professional development leave (PDL), additional PDL overseas Leave*
• Gratuity payments, medical indemnity insurance, and penalty rates
• Zone or special area tax offset, home ownership subsidy scheme
• Eligible to benefit from discounts across some private health funds
• Immense professional opportunities that arise from country practice

Further incentive and benefits can be sourced through WA Country Health Service – Medical practitioner salaries and benefits.

 

About the role and department

• Sees over 9848 ED presentations, 3282 inpatient visits, and 7818 outpatient visits per year.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team environment with a combination of procedural and non-procedural District Medical Officers that are ACRRM or RACGP trained, Senior Medical Practitioners as well as Nurse Practitioners
• Collaborative, friendly, and approachable team with wealth of experience in various prior roles worldwide
• Everyday is a different challenge rewarded with satisfaction of making a difference within the community.

 

Karratha Health Campus

The $173 million Karratha Health Campus is the biggest investment in a public hospital ever undertaken in regional WA. It has an expanded emergency department, a new CT scanner, a brand-new surgical centre, new delivery suites and maternity wing, world-class Telehealth services, new and expanded outpatients and essential services such as child health and medical imaging, all under one roof bringing care closer to Home for the local community.

 

Application Process

Applicants must create a profile and apply online with a valid email address.

To apply, please click the link: District Medical Officer - Procedural - Anaesthetics - Karratha Health Campus and ensure you provide the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Requirements found in the attached Job Description Form (located on page 4) and how you are able to meet the position requirements. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement for further information about the role and selection process.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).

 

For further role specific Information:  We encourage you to contact Dr Cherelle Fitzclarence on 9 **** **** or ***@he**.wa.au.