Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments will be available for 6-12 months with the possibility of extension(s).Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2024.Position Profile: The Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at FSH is the largest cardiothoracic surgical unit in WA and leads the state in the delivery of all aspects of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. The WA Heart Lung Transplant Unit located at FSH provides opportunities for exposure to all aspects of thoracic transplantation and advanced circulatory support. The service will have a strong teaching and research commitment and will have access to the latest hybrid operating theatres and state of the art ward facilities. Opportunities will exist for development of specialised skills in many niche areas of Cardiothoracic Surgery including transplantation, minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery, complex aortic surgery and all aspects of thoracic surgery. Formal experience in the Cardiac Intensive Care is also an integral part of this position.Area Profile:
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.Fremantle Hospital (FH) is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
- Access to generous
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to:
Applicants are requested to apply online via (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants).Emailed applications will not be accepted.Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment: * A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 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.
- Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel.
- This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
- South Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
- Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).