Overview
Rockingham General Hospital is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join our Older Adult Medicine and Rehabilitation team. This is a fixed-term sessional appointment at 10 sessions per fortnight (0.5 FTE) starting in early May 2026. While initially a 6-month contract, there is a possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About the Role
You will lead the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist medical services to patients. You will promote patient safety and quality of care. You will provide 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 Department and other Consultants, you will work to achieve national, state and South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) performance standards and targets.
You will work within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.
Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, comprising two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. Rockingham General focuses on providing high-quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.
Our Values guide our work in every action, including 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. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, please consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Eligibility and Conditions
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 part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. 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. Refer referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Application and Selection
Applicants MUST apply online via MedCareersWA. Please ensure you have a current, valid email address as this will be used for communication. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria
* The names and contact details of two (2) 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 allow enough time to complete the online application process, as you will be asked to answer various questions and attach documentation.
If you experience difficulties applying online, please contact the support email provided by the health service.
Additional Information
Lodgement is system generated. Submissions on or after the closing date will not be accepted.
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