Description

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking experienced Psychiatry Registrars to join the Rural Psychiatry Training WA (RPTWA) program across rural Western Australia.

This Recruitment Pool is for Full time or Part Time Fixed Term appointments for existing RANZCP Trainees seeking to transfer to the RPTWA program. Appointments for up to 5 years (dependent on RANZCP training stage), with the possibility of extension.

Locations: Include Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Geraldton, Northam, Karratha & Port Hedland

Salary: South of the 26th parallel

Trainee Psychiatrist Year 1-7, $170,462.88 to $228,201.12 pa*

*Inclusive of base salary $140,819 to $192,371p.a, professional development $11,380pa and 12% superannuation. Generous accommodation & relocation subsidies also available.

Salary: North of the 26th parallel

Registrar Year 1-3, $178,223 to $194,925 pa*
* includes base salary $147,748 to $162,661 pa, professional Development allowance $11,380 pa and 12% employer contributed Superannuation. Generous accommodation & relocation subsidies also available)

Salary: North of the 26th parallel

HSMP Year 1-6, $300,622 to $377,620 pa*
* includes base salary $226,833 to $293,564 pa, professional Development allowance $34,696 pa and 12% employer contributed Superannuation. Generous accommodation & relocation subsidies also available

Appointment will be made based on skills and experience.

This is an active “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2027.

Position Profile:

We are seeking to appoint to the position of Trainee Psychiatrist in various regions across WACHS. The successful applicant will work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary and medical teams. Under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist, this position provides assessment and management for clients requiring specialist psychiatric care. The successful applicant will be committing to a length of training contract (two to five years) with WACHS.

The Rural Psychiatry Training WA (RPTWA) program is overseen by the Western Australia Branch Training Committee, in accordance with the requirements for obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). The training program provides clinical and formal supervised training experiences in rural generalist psychiatry, with Stage 3 trainees completing Certificates of Advanced Training considered on a case-by-case basis.

Essential Criteria

• Commitment to a rural post in psychiatry.
• Good interpersonal skills and high-level communication skills.
• Current RANZCP trainee or on approved Break in Training
• The ability to satisfy the Selection Panel of suitable academic record, RANZCP training record and employment history.
• Commitment and eligibility to undertake psychiatry training.

Desirable Criteria

• Clinical competence in both General Medicine and Psychological Medicine.
• Ability to use proficient problem-solving techniques, coping strategies and ability to tolerate and deal effectively with stressful situations.
• “C” Class Driver’s Licence.
• Rural background and/or rural clinical experience
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For Further Job-Related Information: Enquiries are strongly encouraged. Please contact Zoe Retallick Coordinator Rural Psychiatry Training WA via phone (08) 9722 2282 or email rptwa@health.wa.gov.au

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

WACHS Mental Health: Providing high quality and culturally secure care and treatment for people experiencing mental health problems, including alcohol and substance use disorders, in rural and remote Western Australia is core business for the WA Country Health Service. WACHS recognises and values the importance of good mental health for all country people, and how it impacts on quality of life and the ability for people to be contributing members of the community.

The WACHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2019 – 24 provides a five year framework and plan to strengthen the integration of mental health care within all regional health services, ensuring a seamless journey for the consumer and their family. It promotes integrated and supportive person-centred care which provides equitable access to high quality and contemporary mental health care, close to home and on country.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances including generous accommodation and relocation subsidies.
• Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse state in the world

• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA Ref 492582

Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Applicants do not need to write a statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:

• Curriculum Vitae (must be completed on the template provided).
• Cover Letter (maximum of two pages)
• Proof of citizenship and residency status
• Evidence of English language skills registration standard (if applicable).
• AMC Certificate and exam result (if applicable).
• Current AHPRA Certificate.
• A letter of good standing from your current or most recent RANZCP Director of Training.
• A current copy of your RANZCP Trainee Progression Report
• A copy of the formal (written/clinical) exam feedback from RANZCP for any exams or assessments you have completed.

Applicants are also required to select regional locations preference within your application. Select your regional locations against Preferences 1 to 6 with 1 (first preference) through to 6 (last preference).

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) COMPLETED ON THE PROVIDED TEMPLATE WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WACHS via the online MedCareersWA must be a WACHS approved supplier.

Other Conditions:

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
• WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
• WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
• Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 30/10/2026 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (518511)

Details of Appointment:

Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, shift worker (with on-call) position working up to 76 hours per fortnight

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Why Tasmania?

It’s different here.

Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.

Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness – our Tasmanian-ness – is among our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, a developing innovative industrial sector and is positioned with airports and sea transport so it is very accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland. Air travel from Devonport to Melbourne is less than one hour.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking motivated and experienced Staff Specialists in Emergency Medicine (FACEM) and appropriately skilled and experienced Rural Generalists with Advanced skills in Emergency Medicine (RACGP and ACCRM Fellows) to join our Department of Emergency Medicine in Tasmania's North West Coast, a region servicing a population of approximately 116,000. Our department manages the Emergency Departments at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH), situated approximately 50 km apart, with each department managing approximately 30,000 presentations per annum. The NWRH is the regional trauma centre and has inpatient general medicine, general surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, ICU and mental health. Both departments operate a VST telemedicine program for acute stroke presentations. The MCH is a subacute hospital with limited general medicine inpatient services, and inpatient rehabilitation unit. Both EDs have excellent access to 24 hour pathology and 24 hour on call radiology services. Staffing is equivalent across both sites and consists of Staff Specialists, Registrars and Residents rostered to each shift.

The NWRH is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) for 24 months training, and by both the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College for Rural and Remote (ACRRM) medicine for Advanced skills training in Emergency. At this time we have trainees from all three colleges working in our departments. Both departments are also accredited by ACEM for the Associateship Emergency Medicine Training Programs (Foundational, Intermediate and Advanced), and we have multiple FACEMS who are accredited as supervisors for these programs.

We are a small and inclusive group of specialists who have found NW Tasmania to be a beautiful place to live and an excellent location to pursue our professional goals. In our small group we have specialists with extensive experience and qualifications in diverse sub speciality areas including but limited to : toxicology, POCUS, paediatric emergency medicine, humanitarian projects and medicine, disaster medicine, clinical research, palliative care, VAD, medical education and administration. You will have the ability to develop a portfolio that matches your passion and skillset and be able to share this knowledge with trainees and colleagues alike. We are also a statewide hub for the EMET program and opportunities exist to be involved in this outreach educational program to the more remote areas in the NW including King Island and Queenstown.

Salary:

You will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 – Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available at Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Levels 1 – 3, with additional 11.5% employer superannuation contribution. Access to generous accommodation and relocation costs.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available, but not limited to:

• North West Allowance in lieu of private practice of 35% pro rata
• North West Recruitment and Retention allowance of 20% pro rata
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $16480 per annum pro rata
• Fully maintained vehicle or allowance in lieu, up to $28,389 per annum pro rata

What Can We Offer?

• Contemporary, well equipped work environments
• 3 months funded accommodation to suit your family’s needs
• Flexible work/life balance, including exceptionally flexible rostering arrangements
• Attractive Salary Package, meeting parity with many mainland Specialist Awards
• Dynamic and diverse team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Essential Requirements

• Specialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialty

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
• Crimes of Violence
• Sex Related Offences
• Serious Drug Offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Please note candidates that require ACEM assessment need to provide assessment outcome to be considered

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Generic Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine (NWRH & MCH) SMP1-11 (July 2023) CSU (1).docx

How to Apply

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button. If you apply online please do not send a hard copy application as well.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to the listed contact person including the below form:

• Application for Employment (Word).docx

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Post your application with the above application form to:

Tasmanian Health Service
Attention Donna Stubbs

PO Box 21
LATROBE TAS 7307

In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

For More Information

Donna Stubbs

Phone: (03) 6478 5283

Position: Employment Consultant – Medical Services (NW)

Email: donna.harris@ths.tas.gov.au