Location: Bunbury and/or Busselton Health Campus.
Salary: Registrar Year 1-7 $147,236 to $196,540 p.a. (inclusive of base salary $120,492 - $164,513 p.a., professional development allowance $10,969 p.a., plus 12% superannuation)
Term: This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed-Term Full Time appointments for 12 months commencing in February 2026, with the possibility of extension(s).
Positions: We currently have two positions available.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/03/2026.
Position profile
The two positions are suitable for enthusiastic applicants interested in improving their Orthopaedic skills under direct supervision and for those interested in applying for a position in the Orthopaedic Training Program. The successful applicants will gain a minimum of 12 months of quality Orthopaedic experience working alongside two (2) Orthopaedic Trainees and six (6) Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeons. The Registrar roster incorporates a 1:6 on-call component.
Requirements: Suitable applicants must hold full and unconditional General Registration with APHRA and be able to demonstrate at least one previous year of Orthopaedic Registrar or RMO experience in Australia or a comparable country.
Responsibilities
- Attend to patients in order of medical urgency.
- Take histories and perform full medical examinations of new admissions; arrange appropriate investigations and assist with medical procedures as required.
- Manage medical conditions according to acceptable clinical standards under supervision of consultants.
- Collaborate with other Medical, Nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate patient management and communication with family, outside medical practitioners, and community services.
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.
Region profile
The Margaret River Region is an area of magnificent beauty on the South West Coast of Western Australia, stretching from Busselton along Geographe Bay to Augusta, the most south-westerly point of Australia. It offers beaches, outdoor activities, caves, walks and trails, and world-class surfing, cuisine, wines and a strong sense of community. South West residents enjoy a safe place to live with good access to health and education services.
Benefits of working in Bunbury/Busselton
- Close and regular contact and support from quality Consultant Specialists who are very supportive
- A broader scope of practice and breadth of medicine across all specialties with opportunities to practice procedures not always available in a metro setting
- Mentors who are passionate and inspiring
- A close-knit team and a sense of community
- Great work/life balance with a limited commute and access to scenic sites
- Attractive remuneration benefits
In addition to salary, benefits may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
- Salary packaging arrangements
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other skilled and location-based allowances
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Application information
Applicants must have a current, valid email address to apply online. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Documents required:
- A detailed curriculum vitae (up to 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 referees; CV must reflect experience relevant to the vacancy.
- A cover letter addressing eligibility criteria (no more than 1 page). Answers will be assessed by the panel.
- Hold full and unconditional General Registration with AHPRA
- Minimum 1 year Orthopaedic RMO or Service Registrar experience
- GSSE examination (Generic Surgical Sciences Examination)
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Allow sufficient time to complete the online application process. Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety; if multiple documents are uploaded, only the last document uploaded will be considered by the panel.
Interviews may not be required. This recruitment process requires satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Offers are conditional on PEHA.
WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Contact for further job-related information: WA Country Health Service - Medical Recruitment ( )
Other conditions: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. See WWC website for details. WA Health policies require criminal records screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process.
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📌 Registrar - Service - Orthopaedic Surgery
🏢 Government of Western Australia Department of Health
📍 Bunbury