Job Description

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

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Join Carnarvon and Exmouth Regional Health Services in the Midwest and become part of a supportive team delivering high‐quality care.

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DMO – Non‐Procedural –MP Year 1‐6: $481,620 – $602,976 p.a.*
n DMO – Procedural (Obstetrics and Anaesthetics) –MP Year 1‐3: $550,858 – $602,976 p.a.
n Rates as of 3 September 2025. Salary includes base, PD allowance and 12% superannuation; subject to assessment of qualifications and experience.

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About the Roles

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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- Diverse, hands‐on clinical work across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and remote care.
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- Make a real difference delivering culturally responsive care to communities.
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- Maintain strong acute skills with regular emergency and on‐call exposure.
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- Supportive team environment with close collaboration across disciplines.
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The Successful Candidates Will

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- Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
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- Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, or equivalent experience.
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- Possess formal postgraduate qualification in anaesthetics or obstetrics, or equivalent extensive experience.
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- Maintain appropriate Emergency Department skill proficiency (ACLS, APLS, EMST, GCCA) within the last triennium and evidence of continued professional development.
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Benefits Included to the Roles

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- Market-competitive salary package with 12% employer superannuation contribution.
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- Generous salary packaging arrangements.
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- Flexible working arrangements.
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- Professional development opportunities.
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- Generous leave entitlements.
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- Additional regional benefits such as district allowance, accommodation subsidies, air‐conditioner subsidies, travel days and generous annual leave entitlements.
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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 and Anaesthetics) (Perth)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Perth