Consultant – Physician - General Medicine - Midwest WA | $360,328 - $457,961 p.a. pro rata

An exciting opportunity is available for Consultant Physicians—General Medicine to join a dynamic multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing comprehensive medical services to the patients of Geraldton Health Campus.

As the Consultant – Physician - General Medicine, you will undertake direct clinical care of patients within the Geraldton Hospital, especially in acute care and the High Dependency Unit. You will also supervise and teach junior medical staff, evaluate quality of care and outcomes and implement programs to enhance quality.

You must be eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia, possess Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent and demonstrated skills in General Medicine, High Dependency Care and Coronary Care.

About the Region: The Midwest is located in the western middle section of Western Australia and stretches from the Indian Ocean in the west and bordered by the Pilbara in the north, the Wheatbelt in the south and Goldfields in the south and east. It incorporates four health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison. It covers more than 600,000 square kilometres, nearly one quarter of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.

Geraldton is the largest town north of Perth and one of the most attractive coastal centres in Western Australia. It is both a seaside resort and an important port.  It offers beachside living alongside rural life as well as a wide range of recreational, shopping and educational facilities.

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

• 10% 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 Dr Roy Varghese on (08) 9956 2222 or Roy.Varghese@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions:  Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.  If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au

Please apply online via MedJobsWA by providing the following documents:

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. 

Suitable candidates must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and possess fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, or equivalent as well as demonstrated skills in General Medicine, High Dependency Care and Coronary Care.