Location
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Site
Kalgoorlie Health Campus
Position
Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 12 months commencing February 2027, with the possibility of extension(s).
Position Profile
As Trainee Registrar of Public Health, you will work with the Public Health Physician and Goldfields Public Health Unit to develop and support projects in disease control and immunisation.
A key function of this position will be to liaise with a variety of stakeholders including hospital clinicians, general practitioners, regional public health teams, sexual health teams and Aboriginal community‐controlled health services whilst running screening programs and managing disease outbreaks.
You will also be required to carry out epidemiological analysis, collaborate with health promotion and Local Government to respond to other public health risk and provide education and advice to general practice, other health staff and community‐based organisations in relation to public health issues such as environmental health and local government public health planning.
The successful applicant will work with a dynamic multidisciplinary public health team under the guidance of the Public Health Physician for the Goldfields Region. Particular issues include Trachoma, sexually transmitted diseases, TB and strong links with the NG Lands.
The position is accredited for Advanced Public Health Training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and has an active education program and strong culture of learning, research and academic achievement.
Salary
Registrar Year 1-7: $157,338 to $210,025 p.a. (includes base salary $128,760 to $175,802, professional development allowance $11,721 and 12% employer contributed superannuation p.a.).
Senior Registrar Year 1-2: $230,231 to $240,675 p.a. (includes base salary $188,817 to $198,142, professional development allowance $16,747 and 12% employer contributed superannuation p.a.).
Please note your level will be assessed based on your years of experience.
Employee Benefits
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location-based allowances.
* Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse states in the world.
* Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.
Eligibility to apply
* Hold AHPRA registration and be eligible to enrol as an Advanced Trainee in the Australian Faculty of Public Health Medicine.
* Completed a Master of Public Health Medicine and have at least three years post‐graduate medical experience.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural issues and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal Health.
Other Conditions
* This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au.
* Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
* WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
* WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
* Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre‐Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
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