WACHS Centralised Generalist Practitioner Pool

Overview

WACountry Health Service (WACHS) are seeking experienced Health Service Medical Practitioners, General Practitioners or Rural Generalists registered with either the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) or the Australian College Regional Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) with skills in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Anaesthetics, Surgery and/or General Medicine.

Rural Generalists are General practitioners who have expertise providing medical care for rural and remote or isolated communities. Rural Generalists have an understanding and respond to diverse needs of rural communities, applying population approach, primary care, secondary and emergency care, culturally engaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health care and providing specialised medical care in at least one additional discipline. They are often the first to care for critically unwell patients and play a vital role in medical stabilisation and preparing for transfer to another site for definitive care.

Are you an aspiring Health Service Medical Practitioner, Generalist Practitioner or Rural Generalist looking for a diverse and unique role in regional Western Australia?

About the role

WACountry Health Service (WACHS) is seeking experienced Health Service Medical Practitioners, General Practitioners or Rural Generalists registered with RACGP or ACRRM with additional skills in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Anaesthetics, Surgery and/or General Medicine.

About the Pool:

Joining the Generalist pool means submitting one application to be considered for multiple positions across WA Country Health Service (WACHS) throughout its validity period. You can specify your preferred locations and availability with your application. Applications submitted via the Pool will be reviewed monthly; once assessed, our team will reach out to discuss opportunities tailored to you. We’ll support you through interviews or informal chats before extending formal offers. Our goal is to simplify and streamline your entry into WACHS. If you are not ready to start immediately, your application can be accepted and reviewed to align with your future. Appointments from this pool are available until 30/08/2027.

About our regions

The state’s varied landscape comprises seven regions, each offering lifestyle advantages alongside delivering vital healthcare services. Our major regional centres are:

- Goldfields region – Kalgoorlie and Esperance Hospital: Experience the rich mining heritage and strong outback community spirit, while Esperance offers coastal landscapes and beaches.
- Great Southern region – Albany Health Campus and Mount Barker Hospital: Enjoy beaches, cliffs, forests; Mount Barker is known for cool-climate wines and vineyards.
- Kimberley region - Broome, Derby, and Kununurra Hospitals: Rugged region with indigenous culture and coastal vistas, including Cable Beach sunsets in Broome.
- South West region: Outdoor lifestyle with beaches and wine regions.
- The region is comprised of sub-regions and health sites:

- Bunbury – Bunbury Health Campus
- Coastal – Busselton Health Campus, Margaret River Hospital and Augusta Multi-Purpose Site
- Inland – Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Collie, Donnybrook, Harvey and Warren Health Service

- Midwest region – Geraldton Health Campus, Exmouth and Carnarvon: Batavia Coast with rich maritime history and beaches.
- Wheatbelt region - Narrogin and Northam Health service: proximity to Perth; growing regional communities.
- Pilbara - Hedland Health Campus, Karratha Health Campus and Newman Hospital
- All regions include opportunities to connect with the team if you’re interested in a specific region.

Remuneration

The advertised salary range is based on WA Health System – Medical Practitioners - AMA Industrial Agreement 2022. Classification and level are determined by qualifications, experience, type of medical registration, location and fellowship outcomes from RACGP or ACRRM.

*Medical practitioners on casual contracts may be entitled to professional development allowance provided you do not hold a contract with another WA Health entity.

**Please note: Generalist Practitioner (GP) and Rural Generalist (RG) remuneration are subject to the candidate’s level of applicable experience and qualifications.

What we offer

In addition to the salary, employees enjoy a range of benefits:

- Generous leave entitlements - up to 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
- Long service rewards:

- Long Service Leave - 13 weeks after 10 years of service.

- Overseas PDL - 5 weeks after 5 years for overseas professional development.

- North West Gratuity — Lump sum after 3 years (locations).

- Location-based allowances (may include):

- Additional North West paid leave

- District Allowance - regional

- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)

- Air-conditioning subsidy

- Subsidised rental accommodation or Government Housing

- Salary packaging benefits:

- Up to $9,010 on benefits such as mortgage or rent

- Up to $2,650 on a meal entertainment card

- Novated leasing for a vehicle and related expenses

- Relocation reimbursement for overseas or interstate applicants
- Range of employee-sponsored work visas including permanent residency (conditions apply)
- As a region resident, capped flight pricing between Perth and the region
- WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration of flexible work/roster options where operationally appropriate

Information for Specialist International Medical Graduates

To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector, you must be an Australian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Australia.

We welcome applications from SIMGs; however, appointment is limited by the requirement for a determination of Substantially Comparable. The RACGP/ACRRM fellowship assessment determines comparability to Australian-trained specialists in general practice. This assessment ensures compliance with Australian standards.

Information regarding pathways to becoming a registered practitioner in Australia is in the attached Application Guide.

Please Note: SIMGs under RACGP or ACRRM supervision will be placed on HSMP contracts until specialist registration is reflected on the AHPRA website.

Recruitment agencies presenting medical practitioners to WACHS must be a WACHS-approved supplier.

How to apply

Submitting an application is straightforward. Click MedCareers492538 and include the following with your application:

1. Application Form: Complete the online application form along with built-in Eligibility Criteria Questions. Do not attach a separate document addressing these questions.

- Provide a comprehensive summary of qualifications, training and experience, and illustrate how you meet the position requirements. If qualifications were obtained outside Australia, detail steps taken to become a registered medical practitioner (EC1, EC2, EC3).
- Provide a detailed explanation of teamwork and leadership capabilities with specific examples (EC4).
- Elaborate on experience in rural and Indigenous health and collaboration between general practice and/or emergency medicine (EC2).

*Please Note: Fellowship with the college is not required for HSMPs.

There will be additional sections for District Medical Officer – Procedural Anaesthetics or Obstetrics roles.

It is highly encouraged to read the attached application guide to ensure understanding of the process, which may differ from other recruitment processes.

2. A comprehensive CV in chronological order, with clear role durations and explanations for any gaps. This will assist in understanding your career progression.

Your application will be evaluated on your CV, responses, qualifications, skills, experience and SIMG outcomes (SIMGs only) against the work-related criteria.

Applications from practitioners with RACGP/ACRRM Fellowship or those in final year of RACGP/ACRRM training are encouraged. If you experience difficulties applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Want to know more about this role? Contact the Medical Recruitment Team at WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au with a brief description of the region(s) you’re interested in and we can arrange discussion with the most appropriate person in that location.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require criminal record screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour.

This recruitment process requires completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer is conditional on a satisfactory PEHA. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for more information.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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