Consultant - Surgeon - Orthopaedic Surgery

Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG) - Orthopaedic Surgery
Location: Nedlands
Closing Date: 2024-01-19 4:00 PM
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Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.
This is a Sessional appointment for up to 5 years (negotiated with the manager), with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have multiple positions available to fill a vacancy totalling 0.6FTE (Full Time Equivalent):

• Upper Limb sub-speciality at 6 sessions per fortnight (0.3FTE).
• Lower limb sub-speciality at 6 sessions per fortnight (0.3FTE).

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Aaron Tay on 08 6457 1499 or email .
About this role
This position is responsible for the provision of diagnostic and therapeutic care of Orthopaedic patients specifically in relation to the subspecialty area of Orthopaedic Surgery.
This role reports to the Head of Department, Orthopaedic Surgery.
What we are looking for
A highly capable and values-driven individual to join our fantastic team at North Metropolitan Health Service. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Generous salary packaging
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• Discounted public transport
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Aaron Tay on 08 6457 1499 or email .
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Please indicate in your application which sub-speciality you wish to apply for.
Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria as listed in the attached Job Description Form for the relevant sub-speciality (available online at

). * A covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.

• A copy of your resume summarising your experience and achievements relevant to this position.
• The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Other Conditions:
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.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after, or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.