Overview
Director Clinical Training - Emergency Medicine role at WA Country Health Service (WACHS). This is a fixed‑term, sessional appointment with the possibility of extension. The position is offered at 0.4 FTE with the option for two 0.2 FTE job shares: Pathway DCT (0.2 FTE) focusing on pathway development, strategic oversight, and stakeholder engagement; Education DCT (0.2 FTE) focusing on education, supervision, and trainee support.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a rural-focused training pathway for rural linked EM trainees in WA who intend to undertake future specialist EM practice in a rural setting.
- Establish relationships with rural and metropolitan stakeholders to identify rotations, expand WACHS sites accredited for FACEM training, and develop innovative education and supervisory models.
- Coordinate immersive and linked EM training pathways and investigate metropolitan EM training in-reach for rural FACEM trainees.
- Collaborate with existing WACHS Directors of EM Training (DEMTs), other WACHS medical vocational training pathways, and WACHS Medical Education Registrars to design and deliver the project.
- Ensure knowledge of ACEM accreditation and training requirements and travel as needed within rural WA.
Qualifications
- Unconditional general and Specialist registration by the Medical Board of Australia
- Fellowship of the Australian Emergency Medicine College (ACEM)
- Extensive knowledge, clinical experience, and skills in emergency medicine
- Current or relevant specialist experience in Australia
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including reporting, negotiation, and leadership
- Demonstrated commitment to rural medical education
Remuneration and Benefits
- Remuneration: Consultant Year 1-9 $790.09 - $1003.40 per session (inclusive of base sessional rate, 12% superannuation and career development allowance)
- Employment type: Fixed-term, sessional appointment with potential extension
- Relocation support available on a case-by-case basis
- Flexible working arrangements, including fly-in/fly-out or drive-in/drive-out options
Application Instructions
- Apply online with a valid email address.
- Attach a statement addressing each Selection Criterion listed in the attached Job Description Form.
- Attach a detailed CV summarising qualifications, AHPRA registration, and relevant experience.
- Provide the contact details of two professional referees (one must be your current supervisor or line manager).
Other Conditions
WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required. An offer is conditional on satisfactory PEHA. This recruitment process may be used to fill similar vacancies for twelve (12) months.
Late or email applications will not be considered.
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📌 Director Clinical Training - Emergency Medicine
🏢 Wa Country Health Service
📍 Albany