Rural Generalist Salary: MP Various Levels - $334,240 - $552,284 (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, on call allowance and PDL allowance) Location: Kimberley Region - Broome, Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra & Wyndham Unit/Division: WACHS - Kimberley Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Sessional Position No: Pool Ref Rural2024 Closing Date: 2026-01-30 4:00 PM Attachments:
Please note the closing date to submit applications has been extended.
Are you a medical professional with a sense of adventure and a passion for making a lasting impact? If so, explore the unique healthcare opportunities available as a Rural Generalist working for WA Country Health Service in the Kimberley Region.
This is a recruitment pool to fill Permanent (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) or Fixed Term (Sessional, Part-Time or Full Time) appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Why Choose Our Roles in the Kimberley?
Working in the Kimberley means embracing a dynamic healthcare environment amidst breathtaking natural beauty. You'll tackle a wide variety of medical cases, from tropical medicine to acute and chronic conditions in both adults and children. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.
You will never be alone in this remote setting. Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer at each site will ensure you have the guidance and mentorship to thrive. You'll have access to resident specialists in person or via telehealth, and the WACHS Command Centre offer support with rapid care coordination and team leadership Emergency Medicine and Mental Health patients. In this role you regularly collaborate with the Royal Flying Doctor Service which will hone your skills in patient retrieval and high-level care.
Our roles immerse you in a vibrant cross-cultural environment, where engagement with Aboriginal communities is a key aspect of your role. With nearly half of the 40,000 people in the Kimberley being Aboriginal, your work will make a tangible difference in these communities.
At WACHS, we value teamwork. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate with Remote Area Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Allied Health staff, Aboriginal Health Workers, and Aboriginal Liaison Officers. Together, we practice medicine in this extraordinary environment, fostering continuous learning and professional development.
Are you ready for an extraordinary role? If you seek a challenge that ignites your passion and want to make an unparalleled difference, your journey begins in the Kimberley. Hear what our Rural Generalists have to say about their experiences here!
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Please note: If successful your level and classification will be determined based on your qualifications, certifications, experience and how you demonstrate this during the assessment process.
Our Regional Hospitals:
Derby Hospital is located at the main access point to the famous Gibb River Road, embodies the friendly and relaxed character of the Kimberley. The hospital's services include an emergency department, 22 acute care beds, and an additional four maternity beds complete with a birthing suite. The hospital is staffed by District Medical Officers who collaborate with rotating junior doctors to provide comprehensive healthcare services.
Fitzroy Crossing Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality indigenous health services. It offers modern facilities and a 12-bed facility to ensure the comfort and well-being of patients.
Halls Creek Hospital provides essential healthcare services with its eight acute beds, four boarding beds, and a dedicated palliative care bed. Additionally, medical staff visit the community of Yiyili on a weekly basis, extending healthcare support beyond the hospital's premises.
Wyndham Hospital is in Australia's northernmost town, 105 kilometres northwest of Kununurra, Wyndham Hospital serves a small population of approximately 900 residents offering crucial healthcare services to the local community.
What's in it for you:
1., from pristine beaches to rugged landscapes. Your downtime will be filled with unforgettable outdoor experiences.
2. You’ll become part of a vibrant and close-knit community, the people of the Kimberley are known for their warm hospitality.
3. Need to travel to the city? Perth is only a short 2 ½ hour flight away from Broome, with regional residents entitled to capped price flights.
4. Competitive salary packages which are among the highest in Australia.
5. Additional entitlements for working in a rural location such as district allowance, accommodation subsidies, air conditioner subsidies, travel days and, generous annual leave entitlements.
6. If you are coming to work from overseas or interstate: You may be eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to the relocation of yourself and your immediate family (conditions apply). We can offer a range of employee-sponsored work visas including PR (conditions apply).
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Application Process:
Applicants must create a profile and apply online via with a valid email address. Applicants are required to attach:
7. Selection statement addressing the criteria detailed in the Applicant Selection Criteria Document (not the JDF).
8. a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
9. the names and contact details of 2 professional referees. One of your referees MUST be your current supervisor or manager.
This is an active “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
10. The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
11. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.