District Medical Officer Non‑Procedural and Procedural (Obstetrics and Anaesthetics)

Join Carnarvon and Exmouth Regional Health Services in the Midwest and become part of a supportive team delivering high‑quality care.
DMO – Non‑Procedural –MP Year 1‑6: $481,620 – $602,976 p.a.*DMO – Procedural (Obstetrics and Anaesthetics) –MP Year 1‑3: $550,858 – $602,976 p.a. Rates as of 3 September 2025. Salary includes base, PD allowance and 12% superannuation; subject to assessment of qualifications and experience.
About the Roles
In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical and community health services to the Carnarvon/Exmouth Health Service and remote communities. District Medical Officers are experienced clinicians practising with high clinical autonomy, supervising junior staff, and maintaining procedural practice in anaesthetics, obstetrics, and related disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

Lead clinical teams and mentor junior medical staff.
Respond to emergency presentations and provide acute inpatient care.
Provide antenatal and postnatal care via weekly clinics.
Respond to obstetric emergencies and collaborate with the hospital team.
Deliver safe and effective anaesthesia for surgical and emergency procedures.
Manage pre‑operative assessments, intra‑operative care and post‑operative recovery.
Provide sedation and pain management services as required.
Perform on‑call duties according to role classification.

Utilise telehealth technologies to extend care to remote areas.

Why You’ll Love the Roles





Diverse, hands‑on clinical work across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and remote care.
Make a real difference delivering culturally responsive care to communities.
Maintain strong acute skills with regular emergency and on‑call exposure.

Supportive team environment with close collaboration across disciplines.

The Successful Candidates Will

Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, or equivalent experience.
Possess formal postgraduate qualification in anaesthetics or obstetrics, or equivalent extensive experience.

Maintain appropriate Emergency Department skill proficiency (ACLS, APLS, EMST, GCCA) within the last triennium and evidence of continued professional development.

Benefits Included to the Roles

Competitive salary package with 12% employer superannuation contribution.
Generous salary packaging arrangements.
Flexible working arrangements.
Career development opportunities.
Generous leave entitlements.

Additional regional benefits such as district allowance, accommodation subsidies, air‑conditioner subsidies, travel days and generous annual leave entitlements.

Other conditions: WA Health requires criminal records screening, integrity checks, Working with Children check, and Post‑Employment Health Assessment. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.

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📌 District Medical Officer Non-Procedural and Procedural (Obstetrics andAnaesthetics) (Perth)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Perth