Locum District Director of Medical Services (DDMS) – Western Australia

Approximately 3 months | Commencing 26 October | Non-clinical leadership role

- Attractive daily rate of $2,500 for FRACMA-qualified candidates
- Travel, accommodation and meals provided
- Regional leadership opportunity across two modern Wheatbelt hospitals

We’re seeking an experienced medical administrator for a locum District Director of Medical Services (DDMS) position with WA Country Health Service, covering the Southern and Eastern Wheatbelt districts. Based primarily at Narrogin Hospital, with some time at Merredin Hospital, this is an excellent opportunity for a senior medical leader seeking a short-term, non-clinical assignment in regional Western Australia.

Position details:

- Location: Narrogin Hospital, with some time at Merredin Hospital, WA
- Start date: 26 October, for approximately 3 months
- Work pattern: Monday to Friday, 8–10 hour days
- FTE: 0.8–1.0
- Rate: $2,500 per day for candidates with FRACMA
- Clinical duties: None – non-clinical leadership role

Ideal profile:

- Experienced medical administrator or senior medical leader
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA) preferred
- Strong leadership and medical services management experience




- Comfortable working across regional health services and supporting operational and clinical governance priorities

Why consider this opportunity?

- Lead across two important regional health services within the WA Country Health Service network
- Work across contemporary hospital facilities serving the Southern and Eastern Wheatbelt communities
- Enjoy a short-term leadership assignment with travel and accommodation support

Travel and accommodation:

- Fuel reimbursed at $0.91 per kilometre for travel from home to the hospital and return within WA
- Flights and hire car provided for interstate doctors
- Hospital accommodation and meals provided

About the locations Narrogin is approximately 198 km south-east of Perth and serves as a key regional hub for the surrounding farming communities. Its modern health service offers emergency, acute, sub-acute, surgical, obstetric, cancer care and palliative care services.

Merredin is the service centre for the Eastern Wheatbelt, supporting surrounding regional communities through its modernised health service and expanded ambulatory care facilities.

Interested in this opportunity?

For more information, please contact:

Max Drakeley [email protected]

Phone: +61 432 154 407

📌 District Director of Medical Services (Western Australia)
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📍 Western Australia