WA Country Health Service
Consultant Emergency Medicine
Salary: $395,490 to $656,772 p.a pro rata or $758.13 to $1,258.99 per session (inclusive of base, PD allowance, 11.5% superannuation & applicable allowances)
Location: All WACHS Regions
Unit/Division: Medical Services
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual, Sessional
Position No: Pool Ref WACHSED24
Closing Date: 2026-09-01 4:00 PM
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WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking experienced specialist Emergency Medicine Consultants registered with the Royal Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) to contribute to the provision of high-quality healthcare across our regional hospitals.
Our Emergency Medicine departments handle a broad spectrum of cases, ranging from high-acuity scenarios, trauma presentations, and interhospital transfers from smaller inter-regional hospitals.
The FACEM provides specialist emergency medical care and ensures smooth patient flow for patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
During clinical shifts, the FACEM provides clinical leadership to ensure optimal outcomes to patients through working with the multidisciplinary team including rural generalists.
The FACEM supervises the work of Registrars and Junior Medical Officers (JMO’s) and is involved in teaching both JMO’s and medical students.
Joining the Consultant Emergency Medicine pool means submitting one application to be considered for multiple positions across WA Country Health Service (WACHS) throughout its duration.
You can specify your preferred locations and availability with your application.
We'll support you every step of the way, from interviews or informal chats before extending formal offers.
The state's varied landscape comprises seven distinct regions, each offering unique lifestyle advantages alongside delivering vital healthcare services.
From serene beaches and rugged outback to thriving vineyards and lush forests, our locations provide an appealing backdrop for both work and leisure.
Our major regional centres are:
The advertised salary range is based on classifications under the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement 2022.
Classification and level are determined by factors including qualifications, experience, type of medical registration, location, and specialist assessment outcomes from the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM).
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Applying is straightforward. Click the apply via MedCareersWA – Ref 492458 and include the following with your application:
We engage 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/
Any offer of employment with WACHS is conditional on satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (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.
Apply now to be considered for this role.
This position is with an Australian government agency in Western Australia.