Resident Medical Officer (SMHS)

Beautiful beaches, big blue skies, sunshine and an amazing outdoors lifestyle - in combination with an exceptional and rewarding medical opportunity. Interested in an opportunity to join us? Exceptional learning and experience opportunities across the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS); including the modern $2 billion dollar flagship tertiary Fiona Stanley Hospital, the port city-located Fremantle Hospital (with more than 1000 beds across these two sites); Rockingham General Hospital, our large regional general hospital, and Peel Health Campus (PHC) which joins the SMHS in August 2024. The well-established Medical Education team offers a wide curriculum of education, training and professional development opportunities and individually focussed wellbeing support to all our doctors. We are happy to discuss and support international candidates with a range of visa options according to your requirements. For more information on employment visas, you can visit the Department of Home Affairs website; or contact Dr Barbara King or Dr Li Pung via the contact details below. Generous leave benefits include; 4-weeks annual leave, up to 1-week additional leave, 3 weeks professional development leave and long service leave accruals. Offering newborn to geriatric care, our services include the states specialist services in Rehabilitation and Burns; plus Advanced Lung Disease, multiple transplant services (including cardiac, lung, renal), Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Adult and Paediatric Emergency, Mental Health, Neonates, Paediatrics, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Oncology, Nephrology, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Medicine, Rheumatology, the ALERT prevention of deterioration service, Intensive Care, Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Urology and more. A base salary of $91,458 - $109,650 p.a. pro rata, plus 11% superannuation and allowances (these rates are applicable at 1 July 2023); and access to generous salary packaging . A term rotation at PHC allows you to work in Australia's TOR Tourism Town for 2023. Make the most of your time with us and explore the region's natural beauty, warm hospitality, and superb tourism experiences Relocation incentives for experienced interstate and international RMOs are also available (information below). The successful team member will have the chance to: develop clinical and leadership skills from leaders in Australian healthcare, be involved and contribute within our friendly and energetic multidisciplinary teams, engage in ongoing learning and education, that is provided with continuous improvement and practice challenges that come from working as an integral team member within different specialties and services, join our many diverse and varied teams and be part of an ever-growing culture of inclusivity. If you are looking for a refreshing change, opportunity to develop your career and be part of a team providing excellent health care, this could be for you. Hear what it’s like to work with us from our junior medical staff in the video below. If you’re located in other parts of Australia or overseas, you’re encouraged to follow in the footsteps of many of our RMOs who have decided to make WA their home. Read about the recently updated relocation incentives available via the  Belong campaign , which applies to experienced interstate and international medical officers relocating to WA and has been extended to 30 June 2024. Find information for prospective applicants/employees. There are current opportunities available, and we are looking for RMOs to start with us from 2024 onwards.  To apply, just follow our easy application instructions below. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. We encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, and people with disability to work with us. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Dr Barbara King, Deputy Director Clinical Services or Dr Li Pung, Medical Administration Registrar by email at JMOcareers@health.wa.gov.au Application instructions Your application should include: A cover letter of no more than three (3) pages addressing the following criteria – Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, colleagues, and others involved in health services in order to facilitate the provision of high-quality health care. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to provide safe, timely patient-centered care. Demonstrated participation in continuing medical education activities to maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills. Commitment to safety and quality in healthcare through awareness of safe clinical practice within own limitations, and continuous improvement of patient outcomes. A current CV of no more than four (4)  pages, which clearly demonstrates your clinical and procedural experience as a medical practitioner for > 6 months in an Australian or comparable hospital setting within the last 3 years.* *Comparable hospital settings are listed in the attached “Western Australia Health - comparable hospital settings” document A one-page statement of your citizenship , or residency status – noting that visa sponsorship opportunities will be available for eligible applicants; plus eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (and medical qualifications); or current Medical Board of Australia registration information. Plus, a copy of your AMC certificate, and English Competency examinations (for international and temporary visa holders only). This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:  The recruitment panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. 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 24/08/2024. Apply by clicking  Apply for job button  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.