Job Type: Full-time

Locum District Director of Medical Services (DDMS) - Western AustraliaApproximately 3 months | Commencing 26 October | Non-clinical leadership roleAttractive daily rate of $2,500 for FRACMA-qualified candidatesTravel, accommodation and meals providedRegional leadership opportunity across two contemporary Wheatbelt hospitalsWe'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.Location: Narrogin Hospital, with some time at Merredin Hospital, WAStart date: 26 October, for approximately 3 monthsWork pattern: Monday to Friday, 8-10 hour daysFTE: 0.8-1.0Rate: $2,500 per day for candidates with FRACMAClinical duties: None - non-clinical leadership roleIdeal profile:Experienced medical administrator or senior medical leaderFellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (FRACMA)



preferredStrong leadership and medical services management experienceComfortable working across regional health services and supporting operational and clinical governance prioritiesWhy consider this opportunity?Lead across two important regional health services within the WA Country Health Service networkWork across modern hospital facilities serving the Southern and Eastern Wheatbelt communitiesEnjoy a short-term leadership assignment with travel and accommodation supportTravel and accommodation:Fuel reimbursed at $0.91 per kilometre for travel from home to the hospital and return within WAFlights and hire car provided for interstate doctorsHospital accommodation and meals providedAbout the locationsNarrogin 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.

📌 District Director of Medical Services (Merredin)
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📍 Merredin