Senior Medical Practioner

Department of Health (WA Health); Bunbury; On-site; AUD 377,000 - 401,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Education collaborations with ECU/RCS

Job summary

Department of Health (WA Health) is seeking a Senior Medical Practitioner for the South West Inland region. The role focuses on emergency and general clinical leadership across rural communities, with supervision of junior staff and collaboration with regional resources.

Applicants should hold or be working toward FRACGP or FACRRM and be eligible for Medical Board registration. The position includes a broad scope of practice and opportunities for upskilling in emergency medicine.

Qualifications

• Eligible for General and/or Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship with FRACGP and/or FACRRM or working towards the same.
• Experience in Emergency Medicine or urgent care or willingness to upskill.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, support and training to junior doctors and clinical staff.
• Lead across emergency, acute presentations, general ward management and palliative care.
• Collaborate with regional clinical teams and telehealth/transport services to ensure right care in the right place.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Communication

Travel readiness

Leadership

Education

Fellowship FRACGP or FACRRM

General medical registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Job description

Senior Medical Practitioner – South West Inland

Western Australia – Country Health Service

• Fixed Term employments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency

Senior Medical Practitioner – South West Inland

Western Australia – Country Health Service

This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent (Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional) and/or Fixed Term (Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional) appointments.*

• Fixed Term employments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency

Renumeration

Senior Medical Practitioner Year 1 $377,207 – Year 3 $401,095 per annum;

Rural Generalist Year 1 $382,342 – Year 5 $432,570 per annum (dependent on the candidate’s level of applicable experience and qualifications).

(Salary listed above is inclusive of base salary under Arrangement A, 12% employer contributed superannuation, professional development allowance $34,696)

• Other allowances not included in the above salary include penalty rates, On-call and recall rates.

Step into a rewarding and dynamic role as a Senior Medical Practitioner with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) – South West Inland, where you’ll make a meaningful impact across the inland communities of Harvey, Collie, Donnybrook, Bridgetown, Manjimup (Warren) and Nannup. Please refer to South West Hospital description document.

You’ll be a valued leader, providing supervision, support, and training to junior doctors and clinical staff, and contributing to a strong culture of continuous learning. Suitable for generalist medical practitioners, there is support for additional upskilling/reskilling to accommodate the emergency medicine aspects of the role.

You will be well supported by the clinical teams in the Regional Resource Centre at Bunbury, the WACHS Command Centre (Operations Hub and Command Centre - Home) statewide services including transport, telehealth, and mental health, maternity and obstetric telehealth ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

With a wide scope of practice — including emergency and acute presentations, general ward management, aged care, rehabilitation, and palliative care — this role offers both professional variety and the chance to truly connect with the communities you serve. If you’re passionate about rural medicine, team-based care, and making a tangible difference every day, this is the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications And Experience

We are seeking applications from motivated and compassionate clinicians — whether currently based in a metropolitan or regional setting — who are looking to broaden their clinical scope, gain valuable rural experience, and find greater career fulfilment.

Ideal Candidates Will Hold And Demonstrate The Following

• Eligible for General and/or Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and/or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or working towards the same. *
• Experience working in Emergency Medicine or an urgent care setting or willingness to upskill.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities, with strengths in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Must have a current C or C-A class driver’s licence as traveling is required of the role.
• Generalist Registrars who demonstrate a strong commitment to providing high-quality, holistic care in a regional setting are highly encouraged to apply!

Benefits

• Earn a Competitive Salary: Enjoy a generous remuneration package, including employer superannuation and on-call/recall allowances.
• Grow Your Career: Access unique learning and research opportunities through collaborations with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Rural Clinical School (RCS).
• Relocation Support: Assistance available for interstate and international moves, helping you settle in with ease.*
• Flexible Working, Balanced Living: WACHS supports flexible work arrangements and is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Easy Regional Connectivity: Busselton Airport offers direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney, keeping you close to major city hubs.
• Exceptional Education: The South West boasts high-quality public and private schooling options, making it an ideal region to live, work, and raise a family.
• Relocation support assistance is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

For Further information:

Please contact Dr Kathleen Atkinson, Regional Director Medical Services via email on [e-mail] or call 0467 355 177.

This Is An Active Recruitment Pool Which Will Be Assessed Monthly With Closing Dates For Each Round Being 31 March, 30 April And 31 May 2026 By The Panel To Fill Both Immediate Vacant Positions And As Such The Following Should Be Noted

• 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 June 2026

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 supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

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.

This vacancy 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

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 are able to 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.

Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.