Closing Date
The closing date to submit applications for this vacancy has been extended.
About the Role
As an orthopaedic surgeon, you will perform clinical duties and provide patient care within the predefined scope of practice including onsite consultation, emergency services, outpatient clinics, operations and procedures. The position provides clinical oversight, support and advice to medical practitioners in the field of orthopaedics, whilst also overseeing the training of Registrars, Resident Medical Officer and Interns. Additionally, you will participate in programs to ensure safety and quality of orthopaedic services including audits, incident reviews and clinical practice improvement projects.
This Is An Opportunity Where You Can
* Work and upskill in one of the most advanced Regional Medical Resource Centres in WA
* Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of a four day work week
* Play an integral role in designing, shaping, and growing services to meet the needs of the region
* Experience the natural beauty, lifestyle, and adventure that Albany and the Great Southern have to offer
The Successful Candidates Will
* Hold specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia without restrictions.
* Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Orthopaedic.
* Have substantial clinical experience relevant to orthopaedic surgery.
* SIMG applicants must hold a valid specialist assessment outcome from the relevant college, with up to 12 months of required supervision, prior to applying.
About Albany Health Campus
Albany Health Campus is a modern 130-bed hospital serving 80,000 residents in Albany and the Great Southern Region. A new 32‐bed ward is scheduled for completion in early 2027. It functions as a regional resource centre and secondary referral hospital, handling over 30,000 acute presentations annually in its Emergency Department. The hospital's medical services include a growing general medicine department with an integrated HomeSafe program, bridging acute care and community services. General Medicine features a mix of Physicians and Rural Generalists, supported by junior medical staff and training registrars. The hospital also offers specialised services in medical oncology, radiation oncology, subacute care and palliative care, with a high dependency unit managed by rotating specialists. Albany Health Campus is known for service innovation, implementing hospital avoidance strategies through the HomeSafe and Home Hospital programs. As a regional training hub, it is dedicated to educating the next generation of health workers, with accredited programmes for Basic and Advanced physician training and internal medicine.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements: Benefit from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a healthy work‐life balance where operationally possible.
* Competitive salary package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.
* Salary packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.
* Generous leave entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.
* Professional development: Opportunity to supervise trainees in ED, participate in quality improvement and research.
Compensation
Consultant Year 1–9: $412,161 – $523,436 per annum, inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation, and professional development allowance. Salary is as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024 and is subject to assessment of qualifications, clinical skills, and years of practice.
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