Salary: MP Year 1-3 $108,647 - $128,930 p.a.
(inclusive of base salary 11.5% superannuation and applicable allowances)Location: Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie HospitalsFixed Term Full Time appointments for 12 months to commence in January 2026, with the possibility of extension(s).Position Profile: Rural Adult Physician Training Opportunities and Rotations (RAPTOR) One is a 12-month full time program for WACHS junior doctors (PGY2+) who are interested in rural Physician Training.The program aims to provide the successful candidate with relevant term rotations and professional development to help prepare them to apply for Basic Physician Training.As part of the program, you will be given priority for the following professional development opportunities:Clinical Service Improvement Program, Research Project, or auditPossibility to complete and publish Research Project with the Busselton Population Medical Research InstituteWACHS Foundations of Leadership ProgramAustralian Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support 2 Course*Senior clinician mentoring and supportCV and Interview Skills education and supportTeaching opportunities with Rural Clinical School medical studentsOpportunities to present at Hospital Grand Round and departmental teaching.The successful applicant will be matched with suitable rotations that can include at least two medical terms, ED term and a Clinical Service Improvement term.In 2026 RAPTOR One will be available at the following WACHS sites:Albany Health CampusBroome Health CampusGeraldton Regional HospitalBunbury Regional HospitalPlease note you will be required to indicate your site preference ranking when applying via MedCareersWA.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.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.Access to generous salary packaging arrangementsProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesApplication Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA.
Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online.
This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
Emailed applications will not be accepted.Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:Your hospital site preference ranking within the "Additional Questions" section of your MedCareersWA application.A curriculum vitae summarising your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.A written statement addressing the selection criteria (as stated on the attached flyer and advertisement above).Two nominated referees within your application.
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.Selection Criteria: Please address the criteria as listed below:Must hold unrestricted general registration with the Medical Board of Australia prior to commencement in the program.Demonstrated commitment to working in a rural setting, with a strong interest in pursuing a rural physician career.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, colleagues and others involved in health services to provide high quality health care.Demonstrated participation in continuing medical education activities to maintain up to date knowledge and skills.Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to provide safe and timely patient-centred care.Demonstrated clinical experience for a minimum of 12 months in a rural Western Australian Hospital employed by WACHS.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and/or search firms will not be accepted, and fees will not be paid to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider to the advertisement of the vacancy.Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on Monday 14 April 2025 AWST will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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