Consultant Emergency Medicine - Geraldton Hospital

Consultant Emergency Medicine - Geraldton Hospital 

Deliver High-Level Emergency Care in One of Western Australia's Leading Regional Emergency Departments! 

Consultant Year 1-9: $424,525 - $539,140 per annum*  
Head of Department Allowance: $19,174 per annum*  
Sessional Year 1-9: $817.44 - $1,038.13 per session* 

The above remuneration is inclusive of base rate,12% superannuation, and applicable allowances. Remuneration is subject to assessment of qualifications, clinical skills and years of practice.   

Available Positions:   

WA Country Health is strengthening an already established regional referral service and seeking experience clinicians who can contribute to its future direction –   

• Consultant Emergency Medicine   

• Consultant Emergency Medicine + Head of Department Duties   
   

WACHS is committed to supporting flexible work practice. Applications seeking fractional FTE arrangements or other flexible working options are encouraged and will be considered.    

About the Role  

As a Consultant Emergency Physician, you will provide specialist emergency care within a busy regional referral centre while contributing to clinical leadership, medical education and service development.  

You will have the opportunity to:  

• Deliver specialist emergency medicine care within a busy regional Emergency Department.  

• Manage critically ill and injured patients requiring prolonged emergency and critical care management.  

• Lead clinical decision-making and coordinate patient care in a complex and dynamic environment.  

• Supervise, mentor and support Registrars, Resident Medical Officers, and other junior clinicians.  

• Contribute to workforce development, education and service improvement initiatives.   
   

The Ideal Candidate   

A Consultant Emergency Physician with an interest in medical education would be particularly desirable as a prospective Director of Emergency Medicine Training (DEMT). A Senior Consultant Emergency Physician with demonstrated leadership experience and an interest in workforce development and service improvement would also be highly desirable as a prospective Head of Department. You will be confident in managing complex clinical presentations in regional settings where access to subspecialty support may be limited. Experience in rural emergency medicine, retrieval medicine, critical care, and regional referral centres will be highly regarded. You will be a collaborative and adaptable clinician with excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. You will foster a positive and supportive workplace culture while building effective professional relationships across the health service.  
 

Benefits and Opportunities  

• Modern Emergency Department and new Intensive Care Unit.  

• Leadership opportunities, including potential Head of Department and Director of Emergency Medicine Training pathways.  

• ACEM, RACGP and ACRRM accredited training environment.  

• Strong multidisciplinary support and 24/7 senior medical presence.  

• Regional incentives, relocation support and accommodation assistance.  

• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time and fractional FTE opportunities.  

• Four weeks annual leave plus three weeks professional development leave.  

• Five weeks overseas professional development leave after five years.  
   

How to Apply  

Submit your application via MedCareersWA – Job Ref # 493461.  

For enquiries, please contact:  
Margaret Sturdy  
Director of Medical Services  
📞 0455 588 225  
📧 [email protected]