Resident Medical Officer

Resident Medical Officer - ASPIRE (Surgical) Program

Salary: MP Year 1-3 $113,808 - $135,055 p.a. (Inclusive of base salary, 11.5% superannuation and applicable allowances)

Location: Bunbury / Albany

Unit/Division: South West / Great Southern -> Medical Services

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for two years to commence in January 2026, with the possibility of extension(s).

Position Profile:Applied Surgical Pathway in Rural Environments (ASPIRE) is a two-year program for WA Country Health Service (WACHS) junior doctors (PGY3 or above) who are interested in pursuing a career as a rural General Surgeon.

Successful applicants will be provided with a two-year full-time employment contract with WACHS, commencing as RMO and progressing to a Registrar, subject to satisfactory performance. Candidates rotate between Albany Health Campus and Bunbury Hospital.

The successful applicant will be matched with selected rotations gaining essential experience across surgical departments including General Surgery, Emergency Department, ENT/Urology and Orthopaedics (subject to change). Mentorship by an experienced rural surgeon will be provided.

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 arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Application 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:

• 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 referees to be a current supervisor or manager.

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.

For Further Job Related Information:We encourage you to contact Prof Graeme Maguire, Director - Medical Education on 08 6391 0640, MEU@health.wa.gov.au

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 clinical experience for a minimum of 2 years in Australia or a competent authority.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a rural setting, with a strong interest in pursuing a rural surgical 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 at least 12 months working in a rural Western Australian Hospital employed by WACHS, prior to commencing the program.

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.