Consultant Physician

ClearCompany; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 356,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Western Australia is seeking an experienced Consultant Physician to provide general medical services at Midland and Mt Lawley hospitals. The successful candidate will champion patient safety, lead educational initiatives, and ensure high-quality care. The role offers flexible work options and a competitive salary ranging from $356,343 to $468,883. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to quality care and teamwork.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary & conditions

Professional Development Allowance

Flexible work options

3 weeks Professional Development Leave

Free Car-parking

Qualifications

• Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent expected within 6 months.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in research activities with publications is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical services and undertake clinical shifts at the hospital.
• Participate in the on-call/after-hours/weekend roster.
• Lead mentorship and education initiatives for doctors-in-training.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multi-disciplinary team coordination

Research experience

Holistic patient care

Education

Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Job description

Your role at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals

You are a skilled and experienced Consultant Physician who wants to make a difference. You will be a dedicated specialist focused on exceptional, holistic medical care who wants to work within a compassionate, patient-focused team.

In this pivotal role, you will champion the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. You will also inspire and guide the next generation of healthcare professionals through leadership, training, mentorship, and education.

This role will be predominantly based at Midland, but you will also be required to work shifts at Mt Lawley. Fixed term part-time and full-time roles available

The Position

• Provide general medical services to patients in the public and private wards at the hospital as defined by your scope of practice for Midland and Mt Lawley.
• Undertake clinical shifts as agreed with the Head of Department, including participation in the on-call/after-hours/weekend roster.
• Accept appropriate referrals both internal and external to the hospital, in accordance with the hospital’s role delineation.
• Clinical review and assessment of patients within 24 hours of their admission to the hospital under your care or when you are on call.
• Awareness of indigenous customs and community expectations in considering how best to look after, admit or discharge indigenous patients.
• Regular review of patients, together with doctors in training with a focus on quality of care and discharge planning, ensuring that the medical record is accurately updated after each review.
• Clinical review and management of patients referred to hospital outpatient services, with a focus on returning the patient to the care of their GP or primary care provider at the earliest opportunity.
• Support and liaison with patients and their careers, together with other clinical staff and health care providers, to provide coordinated multidisciplinary care.
• Take a leadership role in education and monitoring of doctors-in-training
• Actively participates in the development of clinical policies, standards, procedures, patient and staff education material.
• Initiates and participates in staff development programs and relevant meetings at both unit and hospital level, eg Unit meetings and identified portfolio meetings

You have (or will have within the next 6 months) Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent with appropriate training and clinical experience in general medicine.

You will have and ability to work and co-ordinate multi-disciplinary teams and a demonstrated competency in providing clinical leadership in a work environment.

Highly regarded will be experience in research activities with appropriate publications, clinical experience and training in a subspecialty, and an ability to demonstrate a commitment to the provision of a quality service at a personal and service level.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Highly competitive salary & conditions ($356,343 - $468,883 plus 12% superannuation per annum, pro rata for part time)
• Welcoming and supportive culture
• Professional Development Allowance $32,157 per annum pro rata for part time
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• 3 weeks Professional Development Leave per annum.
• Purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave.
• Flexible work options.
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs.
• Free Car-parking.
• Program (EAP)

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of the role

Be part of a transformative leadership team that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care. Lead with purpose and help shape the future of healthcare at SJG Midland

For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact the Medical Department Secretarial team on [phone]

Job closes: 10 October 2025

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.