Medical Practitioners

Flying Doctor Service (WA; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidised housing

Fully maintained vehicle

Novated Lease options

Up to 8 weeks leave

Professional development allowance

Sponsorship opportunities

Job summary

RFDS WA is offering challenging roles in aeromedical retrieval and remote primary health care across regional Western Australia. Positions include full-time residential or FIFO from Perth (0.5 FTE).

Housing, vehicle, and utilities are provided pro-rata, with sponsorship opportunities and a strong focus on high-acuity cases. Ideal candidates will be registered or eligible with AHPRA, have at least five years postgraduate experience, and be able to operate in remote settings.

Qualifications

• Registration or ability to register with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Minimum of five years of postgraduate experience.
• Significant experience in emergency medicine, anaesthesia, and acute paediatrics.
• Able to independently manage critically ill/injured patients with relevant critical care procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Available for a minimum of 12 months.
• Australian resident or studied in UK/Ireland/US/Canada/New Zealand.
• Experience in regional or remote medical practice.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Emergency medicine

Anaesthesia experience

Acute paediatrics

Postgraduate experience (5+ yrs)

Clear communication

Teamwork

Ability to work in remote settings

Availability for 12 months

Sponsorship opportunities

Education

ACEM/ANZCA/CICM or FRACGP or equivalent

Job description

Looking for a role like no other? If you're looking for adventure and an opportunity to broaden your skills then this might be the perfect role for you. This is an opportunity for you to explore the stunning attractions of the Pilbara region, while joining a tight knit community.

What else makes this role unique?

Living and working in the remoteness of the largest health jurisdiction in the world you will get the opportunity to broaden your exposure. You will work on high acuity cases with long retrieval times. You will make a difference to the lives of people with limited health care providing them with care on location and in the air with all tertiary health care located in Perth.

Opportunities available

• Port Hedland – full-time residential or FIFO from Perth (0.5 FTE)
• Broome – full-time or part-time residential
• Kalgoorlie – full-time opportunity from 2027

Housing, vehicle and utilities are provided on a pro-rata basis.

Who Are We Looking For?

To be successful in this role you should have experience in the following relevant areas:

• Registration, or the ability to register, with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Medical Practitioner
• A minimum of five years of postgraduate experience
• Significant experience in emergency medicine, anaesthesia, and acute paediatrics
• Able to independently manage critically ill and injured patients, including procedural skills relevant to critical care medicine
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Available for a minimum of 12 months
• Australian resident or have completed your studies in the UK, Ireland, United States, Canada and New Zealand
• ACEM/ANZCA/CICM/FACRRM or FRACGP or equivalent, or experienced career medical officers
• Experience in regional or remote medical practice
• Permanent, full-time or part-time role (0.5 FTE FIFO) - two weeks on, two weeks off or month on, month off)
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses
• Fully subsidised housing and utilities
• Fully maintained vehicle provided
• Novated Lease options
• Up to eight weeks leave
• Professional development allowance and study leave provisions
• Sponsorship opportunities

About Us

The RFDS provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology.

In 2024 the RFDS launched its new five-year strategy - Above & Beyond - which will lead the service into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability; the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.

At RFDS, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected, with a strong sense of identity and belonging, with the RFDS brand. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and allows us to better understand and serve our patients and community. We know that creating a culturally safe workplace that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our team, and reflects the community we serve, will lead to the best possible outcomes for our patients and community. We want all team members, no matter age, gender, nationality, ability, caring responsibilities, culture or religion, to feel safe, supported and empowered to be the best version of self in the best place to work.

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact our People & Culture Team [e-mail] .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted