Are you a medical professional with a sense of adventure and a passion for making a lasting impact? If so, explore the unique healthcare opportunities available as a District Medical Officer working for WA Country Health Service in Kununurra – East Kimberley.

Discover why WACHS East Kimberley is a great place to work in this video!

This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent (Full‑Time, Part‑Time or Sessional) and/or Fixed Term appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. Closing on 30/06/2026.

Available Positions

- District Medical Officer – Non‑Procedural (Emergency Medicine) 2.5 FTE – MP Year 1‑6: $481,620.08 - $602,976.32
- District Medical Officer – Procedural (Obstetrics) 2.5 FTE – MP Year 1‑3: $550,858.26 - $602,976.32
- Rural Generalist – Year 1‑6: $550,859.38 - $684,457.01
- Inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation and PD allowance.

Please note: If successful, classification and level will be determined based on your qualifications, certifications, experience outlined in your CV and, if applicable, assessment outcomes by specialist college and AHPRA registration status.

About The Roles

The roles are vital in delivering comprehensive health services across the East Kimberley. The region provides primary health care to several remote Aboriginal communities, with clinicians regularly undertaking scheduled outreach visits. These visits are shared among permanent DMOs. Obstetric services are also delivered to Halls Creek through a monthly visit. Based primarily at Kununurra Hospital, your responsibilities will extend to Warmun, Halls Creek, Kalumburu, and Wyndham, with approximately 80% of your time spent in Kununurra and the remaining 20% dedicated to outreach in surrounding communities.

You will never be alone in this remote setting. These roles are supported by an exceptional and collaborative clinical team...

District Medical Officer – Procedural (Obstetrics)

- Provide high acuity emergency care, including thrombolysis for cardiac arrest post‑STEMI, emergency caesarean sections for unexpected presentations, fracture reductions and the management of complex lacerations.
- Deliver comprehensive maternity care, including antenatal and postnatal services through weekly clinics, neonatal resuscitation for growth‑restricted infants and timely‑response to obstetric emergencies and acute care in collaboration with the hospital team.
- Participate in on‑call rosters for maternity and general medical services, ensuring continuity of care across the region.
- Lead and support the multidisciplinary maternity team, including midwives,



fostering a safe and collaborative clinical environment.
- Utilise telehealth to consult with specialist colleagues and provide additional support to remote patients.

District Medical Officer – Non‑Procedural (Emergency Medicine)

- Provide general medical care to patients at Kununurra Hospital and across surrounding remote communities.
- Lead multidisciplinary clinical teams and offer mentorship and support to junior medical staff.
- Respond to emergency presentations and deliver high quality‑acute inpatient care across a broad scope of practice.
- Participate in on‑call rosters in line with role classification, ensuring continuity of emergency and general medical services.
- Utilise telehealth to consult with specialist colleagues and provide additional support to remote patients.

With 4 × 10‑hour shifts, dedicated admin time and paid professional development leave (PDL), your days off provide true work‑life balance, with opportunities to explore waterfalls, remote landscapes and the natural beauty of the region.

The Successful Candidates for DMO – Non‑Procedural & DMO – Procedural (Obstetrics) will:

- Hold specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia without restrictions.
- Hold fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
- Formal post‑graduate qualification in obstetrics or equivalent extensive experience.
- A record of appropriate Emergency Department skill maintenance in the last triennium of completion of at least one of the following and evidence of continued professional development:
- ACLS (or equivalent)
- APLS (or equivalent)
- EMST (or equivalent)
- GCCA (or equivalent)

- Substantial experience working in a cross‑cultural environment particularly with Aboriginal people, a high‑level understanding of Indigenous Health issues is essential.

Please note: this position does not have capacity to support supervision for trainees or SIMGs. Candidates must be able to practise independently without clinical supervision.

About Kununurra District Hospital

Kununurra is located just 37 kilometres from the Northern Territory border, in a welcoming town of approximately 7,000 people on Mirriwong Dwang (Country), with a strong community connection to culture and land.



The hospital operates under the guidance of General Practitioners and District Medical Officers, offers 32 inpatient beds, and extends its reach through clinics and telephone support to surrounding communities.

About The Kimberley

The Kimberley is Western Australia's northernmost region, bordered by the Pilbara region to the south and the Northern Territory to the east. With a population of around 40,000 people, about 50% identify as Aboriginal. The region offers rich cultural diversity and a range of natural attractions.

What’s In It For You

- Discover Kununurra: from natural wonders to rugged landscapes, your downtime will be filled with unforgettable outdoor experiences.
- You’ll become part of a vibrant and close‑knit community; the people of the Kimberley are known for their warm hospitality.
- Flexible working arrangements: Benefit from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a healthy work‑life balance where operationally possible.
- Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.
- Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
- Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
- Career development: Opportunity to supervise trainees in ED, participate in quality improvement and research.
- MMM7 classification, attracting additional entitlements for working in a rural location such as district allowance, accommodation subsidies, air‑conditioner subsidies, travel days and generous annual leave entitlements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. Please refer to the WWC website for more information.

Please note that completion of satisfactory Pre‑Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required. Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service 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.

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📌 District Medical Officer Procedural and Non-Procedural Pool - East Kimberley (Kununurra)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
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