Consultant Emergency Medicine - Geraldton Hospital

Consultant Emergency Medicine - Geraldton Hospital

WA Country Health Services

Consultant Year 1 – 9: $397,264 - $504,517 per annum*

The above salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and PD allowance). This is subject to the assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.

About the Role and Health Campus

We are expanding our team at Geraldton Health Campus Emergency Department, which provides comprehensive emergency services to Geraldton and other communities in the region.  As the Regional Resource Centre for the Midwest, we also support outlying nursing posts and small hospitals via emergency telehealth.  

Our Emergency Department has recently been provisionally accredited by ACEM for 12 months of training. This creates an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to take on a leadership role in supporting and developing our ACEM trainees.

Our blended medical model includes FACEMs, highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Practitioners, Registrars and Residents, underpinned by an active culture of teaching.  In addition to being accredited for ACEM training, we also have placements for RACGP, ACRRM and CICM trainees, and our senior doctors each have a portfolio with dedicated non-clinical time to contribute to safe, high quality-care and enhancing the overall positive patient experience.  Leadership and management training are promoted, and resources for education and supervision are well supported.

While there is a deep understanding of the serious nature of the work we undertake, Geraldton’s Emergency Department has a collegial, upbeat culture of acceptance and recognition, and is genuinely an enjoyable place to work. 

The hospital inpatient units are staffed by general specialists across medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry and O&G, with an anaesthetic department consisting of specialist anaesthetists, rural generalist anaesthetists all of which are supported by registrars, residents and interns. We have a 24-hour laboratory service, radiology including CT on site, with some limited access to off-site MRI, and a full range of allied health staff and outpatient services.

We are also undergoing an exciting redevelopment. Once completed, the Geraldton Health Campus will feature an expanded, state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a new ICU and High Dependency Unit and integrated Mental Health service with an adult inpatient unit and short stay unit. Planning is also underway to establish a radiation oncology service with a LINAC as part of this redevelopment, ensuring we can deliver world-class, safe, and sustainable care for our Midwest communities into the future.

The Successful Candidates Will: 

• Be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Have Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Have substantial postgraduate medical experience in emergency medicine and hospital practice.

 Benefits

• Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.
• Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
• Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to supervise trainees in ED, participate in quality improvement and research.

 Keen to know more about the benefits in detail? Check out the medical practitioner salaries and benefits page.

Geraldton in Midwest Region Offers:

• Relaxed Lifestyle: enjoy beautiful coastal and inland landscapes, a warm climate, stunning crystal- clear beaches, and a variety of outdoor activities – all at your own pace.
• Affordable Living: compared to larger cities, the Midwest offers a more affordable cost of living, making it an attractive option for families and individuals looking to relocate.
• Family Friendly City: Offering quality daycare, excellent public and private schools and a wide range of community sporting groups, while institutions like Central Regional TAFE and the Geraldton Jobs and Skills Centre provide outstanding training and career development opportunities.
• Cultural Scene: the region boasts a rich cultural scene with events, festivals, and recreational activities catering for a wide range of interests.

 Application Instructions

Please apply via the WA Health Jobs website:

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For further information related to this position, please contact Marg Sturdy, Director of Medical Services, by email at [email protected] or Dr Michail Kosmidis, Co-Head of Department, on [email protected], mobile 0404121714.