Consultant Surgeon - General Surgery Salary: MP Year 1-9 $375,863 - $477,339 pro rata (inclusive of base salary, 11% superannuation and applicable allowances) Location: Kalgoorlie Unit/Division: Goldfields -> Medical Services Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Position No: Pool Ref 00616663 Closing Date: 2024-01-15 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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Are you a skilled and compassionate Surgeon eager to make a positive impact on surgical care in a regional setting?
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant General Surgeons to join our team at Kalgoorlie Health Campus.
This is a recruitment pool for Fixed Term Full Time or Part time contracts for up to 5 years with the possibility of extension. We currently have FTE available.
About the role:
As a General Surgeon at Kalgoorlie Health Campus you will play a pivotal role in providing surgical services and enhancing healthcare for the diverse Goldfields community. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional surgical care to patients at Kalgoorlie Health Campus by overseeing, coordinating, and managing the treatment of general surgery patients in the Goldfields region.
The Goldfields - Esperance region has a relatively young population hence there is a wide variety of surgical presentations from patients of all ages from 16 years upwards. There is also a sizable population of Aboriginal patients providing fantastic opportunities to learn their culture and be involved in the care of these patients close to home.
You will be working with an experienced, diverse team who are committed to teamwork, teaching and mentoring. In this role you will play a crucial role in the mentoring of junior medical staff, fostering the development of their clinical abilities, adherence to standards, and communication with patients and fellow healthcare practitioners. You will participate in teaching programs aimed at inspiring and educating undergraduate medical students, nurturing the future generation of medical professionals. Additionally, you will provide administrative leadership in collaboration with other Surgeons and the clinical nurse specialist of Surgery.
WACHS supports the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the surgical medical cohort. WACHS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Remuneration Package:
The salary for this position is based on a Full Time salary under the WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2022.
Employee Benefits:
In addition to the competitive salary, employees can enjoy a range of benefits, subject to operational requirements. These may include:
1. 11% employer contribution towards superannuation in a fund of your choice.
2. Access to generous salary packaging arrangements, up to $19,000 per annum.
3. Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
4. Flexible working arrangements.
5. Flexible leave arrangements.
6. Other professional and location-based allowances.
7. Relocation assistance.
8. Visa sponsorship, where applicable.
9. Generous Head of Department Allowance.
About the Region:
The region includes Western Australia's Golden Outback which stretches from the rugged red earth of the Northern Goldfields and Great Western Woodland to the sweeping snow-white beaches of Esperance and the South Coast.
The coastal Esperance zone boasts a range of stunning natural attractions including national parks, Kepwari Wetland Walk Trail, Woody Island and Lake Monjingup, which exhibit coastal scenery, extraordinary flora and fauna, peaceful bushwalks and well-maintained campgrounds.
Heading inland Kalgoorlie-Boulder is Australia’s largest outback city and the heart of Western Australia’s Goldfields region. With a population of more than 30,000, the city is a dynamic and sophisticated regional centre. The area offers astounding diversity and beauty in its national parks and reserves, tranquil eucalyptus forests, wide sweeping plains, dry lake beds, low lying scrub land and spinifex fields.
Application Process:
To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes. If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact .
To complete the application, please apply online via and submit the following documents:
10. A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria found in the attached Job Description Form and how you are able to meet the position requirements. It is recommended you contact the person listed in this advertisement