CRVCID: 718438

Senior Medical Practitioner – South West Inland

Western Australia – Country Health Service

- Fixed Term employments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency

CRVCID: 718438

Senior Medical Practitioner – South West Inland

Western Australia – Country Health Service

This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent (Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional) and/or Fixed Term (Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional) appointments.*

- Fixed Term employments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency

Renumeration

Senior Medical Practitioner Year 1 $377,207 – Year 3 $401,095 per annum;

Rural Generalist Year 1 $382,342 – Year 5 $432,570 per annum (dependent on the candidate’s level of applicable experience and qualifications).

(Salary listed above is inclusive of base salary under Arrangement A, 12% employer contributed superannuation, professional development allowance $34,696)

- Other allowances not included in the above salary include penalty rates, On-call and recall rates.

Step into a rewarding and dynamic role as a Senior Medical Practitioner with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) – South West Inland, where you’ll make a meaningful impact across the inland communities of Harvey, Collie, Donnybrook, Bridgetown, Manjimup (Warren) and Nannup. Please refer to South West Hospital description document.

You’ll be a valued leader, providing supervision, support, and training to junior doctors and clinical staff, and contributing to a robust culture of continuous learning. Suitable for generalist medical practitioners, there is support for additional upskilling/reskilling to accommodate the emergency medicine aspects of the role.





You will be well supported by the clinical teams in the Regional Resource Centre at Bunbury, the WACHS Command Centre (Operations Hub and Command Centre - Home) statewide services including transport, telehealth, and mental health, maternity and obstetric telehealth ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

With a wide scope of practice — including emergency and acute presentations, general ward management, aged care, rehabilitation, and palliative care — this role offers both professional variety and the chance to truly connect with the communities you serve. If you’re passionate about rural medicine, team-based care, and making a tangible difference every day, this is the perfect opportunity.

Qualifications And Experience

We are seeking applications from motivated and compassionate clinicians — whether currently based in a metropolitan or regional setting — who are looking to broaden their clinical scope, gain valuable rural experience, and find greater career fulfilment.

Ideal Candidates Will Hold And Demonstrate The Following

- Eligible for General and/or Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) and/or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or working towards the same. *




- Experience working in Emergency Medicine or an urgent care setting or willingness to upskill.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities, with strengths in negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Must have a current C or C-A class driver’s licence as traveling is required of the role.
- Generalist Registrars who demonstrate a strong commitment to providing high-quality, holistic care in a regional setting are highly encouraged to apply

Benefits

- Earn a Competitive Salary: Enjoy a generous remuneration package, including employer superannuation and on-call/recall allowances.
- Grow Your Career: Access unique learning and research opportunities through collaborations with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Rural Clinical School (RCS).
- Relocation Support: Assistance available for interstate and international moves, helping you settle in with ease.*
- Flexible Working, Balanced Living: WACHS supports flexible work arrangements and is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Easy Regional Connectivity: Busselton Airport offers direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney, keeping you close to major city hubs.
- Exceptional Education: The South West boasts high-quality public and private schooling options, making it an ideal region to live, work, and raise a family.
- Relocation support assistance is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

For Further information:

Please contact Dr Kathleen Atkinson, Regional Director Medical Services via email on [email protected] or call 0467 355 177.

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