Overview
Join to apply for the
Consultant - Surgeon - General Surgery
role at
South Metropolitan Health Service
.
South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
We are currently seeking suitably experienced and enthusiastic
General Surgeons
to join the team at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Various work types and hours are available. This is a recruitment pool for Sessional, Permanent Full-Time / Part time, Fixed-Term Full-Time / Part-Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. 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 02/11/2026.
As a General Surgeon, You Will
Lead the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist surgical services to patients
Promote patient safety and quality of care. Provides leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education, where relevant, for doctors in training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers.
In collaboration with the Head of Specialty and other Consultants, work to achieve national, state and SMHS performance standards and targets.
Work within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.
Fiona Stanley Hospital
(FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. We ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact Dr Amanda Foster at or
Application instructions
Your application should include
A copy of your current CV
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
The names and contact details of two current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location-based allowances
For further information click here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
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📌 Consultant - Surgeon - General Surgery
🏢 South Metropolitan Health Service
📍 Western Australia