Health Service Medical Practitioner Year 1-3 - $357,862 - $378,577 per annum* (Full-Time Salary includes base salary, professional development allowance $35,737 and 12% employer contributed superannuation). This is a straight vacancy to fill several Permanent (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) or Fixed Term (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) appointments* *Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

About the Role

As a Health Service Medical Practitioner, you will provide patient-centred clinical care across a range of inpatient and outpatient settings and contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based healthcare services. Working under the supervision and support of senior medical staff, you will:

- Assess, diagnose and manage patients across a broad range of acute and chronic clinical presentations.
- Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics and emergency care as required.
- Participate in a 9-person rotating shift system with no on calls and minimal overtime.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and medical records.
- Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety and clinical governance activities.
- Participate in teaching, mentoring and continuing professional development opportunities.
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of General Medicine, Rapid Access, Cardiology, Infectious diseases and multidisciplinary diabetes ambulatory clinics.

The position is suitable for Advanced trainees in General & Acute Medicine who are in the RACP training program. Kalgoorlie Health Campus is accredited for 3 advanced trainees in General and Acute Medicine for 18 months with the opportunity to do 6 months Acute, 6 months core General Medicine and 6 months of Infectious disease as a subspeciality of General Medicine. Also suitable for General Practitioners who hold FACRRM or FRACGP and interested to complete a year of Advanced specialist training in General and Acute Medicine.

About Kalgoorlie Health Campus

The Goldfields-Esperance region is in the south-eastern corner of Western Australia and is the largest region in the state with a land area of 771,276 square kilometres.



The region is three times the size of the state of Victoria and just under a third of Western Australia's total land mass. Approximately 55,000 people live here with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people representing about twelve percent of the population. The character of the Goldfields-Esperance region reflects the unique Aboriginal culture, the legacies of early mining and agricultural pioneers and a multi-cultural history of interstate and international migration. Kalgoorlie delivers an exceptional quality of life. With a range of well-regarded schools, affordable housing, and minimal commute times, you’ll have more time for what matters most. Weekends can be spent exploring the stunning outback landscapes, enjoying local parks and sporting facilities, or immersing yourselves in the region’s rich history and vibrant community events. The town is well-equipped with essential services, childcare options, and recreational activities, making it an ideal place to raise children in a safe and welcoming environment. Plus, with regular flights to Perth, you’ll stay easily connected to the city while enjoying the benefits of regional living. Professionally, you’ll benefit from diverse clinical exposure, ongoing development opportunities, and the chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives every day.

What is in it for you?

Enjoy generous leave entitlements , including up to:

- 4 weeks annual leave
- 3 weeks professional development leave, and additional leave for cultural, compassionate, or long service (13 weeks after 10 years)
- Eligible staff can also access 5 weeks of overseas PDL after 5 years

Easy Access to Perth: Need to travel to the city? Perth is only a short 1-hour flight away from Kalgoorlie, with regional residents entitled to capped flight pricing.





- Prefer to travel on ground? There is also a return daily passenger rail service to Perth too.

Subsidised Accommodation: Provided on a case-by-case basis.

Relocation Support

If you are coming to work from overseas or interstate:

- You will be eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to the relocation of yourself and your immediate family (conditions apply and subject to regional approval).
- We can offer a range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions apply).

Novated leasing and Salary packaging: Up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that allow the right to work in Australia.

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 sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Prospect Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

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.

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.

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📌 Health Service Medical Practitioner - General Medicine (Kalgoorlie - Boulder)
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Kalgoorlie - Boulder