Are you looking for a sea change in the South West of WA?
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking experienced Consultant Physician Geriatrics to join the team in South West Region
This is a Recruitment Pool to fill Permanent (Full-Time, Part-Time or Sessional) and/or Fixed Term (Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time) appointments for 5 years and with possibility of extension(s). Closing Monday 29 June 2026.
MP Year 1-9 $412,161 - $523,436 p.a.* Full time (80 hours per fortnight).
- Inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation and professional development allowance as per WA Health System Medical Practitioners AMA Industrial Agreement 2024.
Please note: If successful classification and level will be determined based on your qualifications, certifications, experience outlined in your CV and if applicable, assessment outcomes by specialist college and AHPRA registration status.
About the Role
As a Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine, you will deliver specialist geriatric services across the South West Region of Western Australia. You will play a key leadership role in developing and delivering:
- Day Therapy services
- Rehabilitation in the Home
- A Rehabilitation/Restorative Care Unit at Bunbury Hospital
You will also contribute to:
- Ortho-geriatric services
- Rehabilitation services at Busselton Hospital
The service spans both inpatient and community settings and works closely with the South West Regional Aged Care Team, including the Aged Care Assessment Team.
About the Region
The South West region is an area of magnificent beauty on the south west coast of WA. Stretching from Busselton along the shores of Geographe Bay down to Augusta, the most south-westerly point of Australia.
The area is blessed with spectacular and pristine beaches, abundant opportunities for outdoor activities such cave exploring, adventurous walks and trails and world class surfing spots. It is also renowned for its divine cuisine, welcoming locals and award-winning wines in nearly every direction.
South West residents have a high sense of community and rate their region as a safe place to live and raise children, with excellent access to services such as health and education contributing to their positive lifestyle and general wellbeing.
Bunbury Hospital is a 171-bed public facility, co-located with St John of God Bunbury Hospital, forming part of the South West Health Campus—the largest health complex in regional Western Australia. It consists of 39 beds including ED ambulatory care and Short Stay Unit. The department receives in excess of 45,000 presentations per year of whom approximately 40 per cent require admission. Case-mix, including acuity and activity is highly varied. Our patients are younger than many tertiary sites with 25 per cent being children.
The hospital provides care to over 80,000 residents and visitors and is undergoing a $471.5 million redevelopment, including:
- A state-of-the-art Emergency Department
- A dedicated clinical tower
- Expanded operating theatres
- Enhanced maternity, birthing and neonatal services
Why the South West?
The South West offers an exceptional lifestyle, including:
- Quality education – Perfect for your family access to quality public schooling with over 100 public schools educating 30,000 students offering strong community-based learning environments.
- Tertiary education – Bunbury is home to Edith Cowan University (ECU) – South West Campus, one of the largest university campuses outside Perth, supporting a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Lifestyle and nature – The South West is a natural playground, with scenic trails, coastal beaches, combined with a food and wine scene that is world renowned – being a hustling and bustling tourist destination.
- Food and wine – The South West is internationally acclaimed for a myriad of premium food and wine, especially in the Margaret River Wine region known for quality vineyards and gourmet produce from farm to table.
- Unique natural attractions: The Leeuwin-Naturaliste cave systems, some of the youngest limestone caves globally, offer a distinctive natural experience.
Benefits Include:
- Grow Your Career: Access unique learning and research opportunities through collaborations with Edith Cowan University (ECU) and the Rural Clinical School (RCS).
- A multidisciplinary team: Join a close, supportive team that lives and breathes in the community. You will be welcomed, valued and given the opportunity to connect, contribute and help shape a growing service.
- Flexible Working, Balanced Living: Benefit from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a health work-life balance - where operationally possible.
- Easy Regional/International Connectivity: Busselton Airport offers direct flights to Melbourne and Sydney, keeping you close to major city hubs.
- Exceptional Education: The South West boasts high-quality public and private schooling options, making it an ideal region to live, work, and raise a family.
Recruitment Pool Information
The 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 30 October 2026.
Application Instructions
Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
To complete the application, please apply via MedCareersWA - Job Ref # 493270 and submit the following documents:
- A statement addressing each of the Essential (1-9) and Desirable (1-4) Selection Criteria found in the ‘Work-Related Requirements” and how you can meet the position requirements.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
- Contact details for two work-related referees (one referee must be a current supervisor or a manager).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact [email protected]
For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Dr Kathleen Atkinson on 08 9720 5900 or via email [email protected]
Other Conditions
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.
This vacancy 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
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.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
