Registrar Service And Trainee

This is a Recruitment Pool for the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Registrar appointments in 2025.

Location: Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Geraldton, and Kalgoorlie Hospitals.

Salary South of the 26th parrallel:

Registrar Year 1-7 $139,932 to $186,790 p.a.*includes base salary $115,028 to $157,053 pa, professional development allowance $10,472 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation**.

Senior Registrar Year 1-2, $204,240 to $213,529 p.a.**includes base salary $168,679 to $177,010 pa, professional development allowance $14,960 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation**.

  Salary North of the 26th parrallel:

Registrar Year 1-3 $163,260 - $178,561 p.a.**includes base salary $135,950 to $149,673 pa, professional development allowance $10,472 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation**.

HSMP Year 1-6, $268,320 to $336,783 pa** includes base salary $208,720 to $270,122 pa, professional development allowance $31,926 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation**.

*Salary effective as of 01/07/2023.** Superannuation effective as of 1/07/2024

Applications Close: Monday 24/06/2024 at WST 4.00 pm

Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part time and Sessional appointments for 6 to 36 months commencing in February 2025, 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 31/10/2024.

Position Profile:

This 2025 WACHS Registrar Pool is used to fill the positions listed below to commence working in February 2025. By downloading the attached 2025 WACHS Registrar Position Information Booklet you can read about each registrar position and hospital site listed below.

Positions being advertised within this recruitment Pool are:

AnaestheticsGeraldton - Anaesthetics Service Registrar

General SurgeryBunbury - General Surgery Service RegistrarGeraldton - General Surgery Service RegistrarKalgoorlie - General Surgery Service Registrar

GeriatricBunbury – Geriatric Service Registrar

Intensive Care UnitBunbury - Intensive Care Medicine Service and Trainee Registrar

Medical AdministrationGeraldton - Medical Administration Trainee Registrar

Obstetrics & GynaecologyBunbury – Obstetrics & Gynaecology Advanced Trainee RegistrarBunbury - Obstetrics & Gynaecology Service RegistrarKalgoorlie – Obstetrics & Gynaecology Service Registrar

Orthopaedic SurgeryKalgoorlie – Orthopaedic Surgery Service Registrar

PaediatricsAlbany - Paediatric Service RegistrarGeraldton - Paediatric Service RegistrarKalgoorlie – Paediatric Service Registrar

Palliative CareAlbany - Palliative Care Service Registrar

• “Candidates successful in obtaining a WACHS Service Medical Registrar contract at eligible sites are welcome to apply for a Basic Physician Training (BPT) Adult Internal Medicine (AIM) Year 1 training position via the 2025 Centralised BPT process. Please contact the WACHS Physician team on ***@health.wa.gov.au for more information”

Area Profile:

Employee Benefits:

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

For Further Job-Related Information:

We encourage you to contact Head of Department (HOD) contacts listed in the attached 2025 WACHS Registrar Position Information Booklet.  Please do not contact HOD about the recruitment process.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must create a profile and apply online via MedCareersWA Ref 492345 with a valid email address.  Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Applicants are required to attach:

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Details of your educational background.
• Medical employment history including any involvement with research.
• The names and contact details of TWO professional referees who have supervised past clinical work within the past 12 months. (please include the referee's email address)

1. Statement addressing Selection Criteria below (required- 4-6 pages maximum)

• Do not sign and submit the JDF as your response to the selection criteria.
• Applicants are advised to write supporting statements to address the Selection Criteria below:

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated relevant clinical and procedural experience and/or specialty trainee registration.

1. Demonstrated participation in quality assurance activities, continuing medical education activities to maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills.
2. Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality in healthcare through awareness of safe clinical practice within own limitations, and continuous improvement to patient outcomes.
3. Experience of or interest in experiencing health service delivery and patient care in rural setting.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide education, supervision, training, and support to more junior staff.3. Cover Letter (maximum of two pages) including:

• Clearly include your desired career path and interests.
• Indicate clear position/site preference (select a maximum of three Position/Site Preferences also within application).
• Specific requirements if requesting to work part time.
• Indicate if applying with a partner.
• Any scholarships or rural bonding received.

1. Proof of citizenship and residency status - copy of passport and copy of current visa OR Australian birth certificate.

1. Evidence of English language skills registration standard (if applicable)

1. Two recent Referee Nominees or End of Term Assessments

• Hospitals may accept term assessments as an alternative to seeking formal referee reports.
• Enter recent referee nominee names.

1. AMC Certificate and exam result (if applicable)

To apply for this vacancy now, please click “Apply”.

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) must read the attached ‘2024 Agreement for Supply of Services - Recruitment of Medical Practitioner'.

Other Conditions:

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
• 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.
• WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
• 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 can 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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on 24/06/2024 AWST will not be accepted.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.