
Department of Health
South Metropolitan Area Health Service
Director - Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine
000788
Level 16 – 24 ($267,351 to $337,110) F/Time inc. allowances AMA Medical Practitioners Agreement 2007
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Fremantle is just a 20 minute drive from Perth's city centre, Freo, as it's known by locals, is a vibrant port city you can't miss. Situated at the mouth of the Swan River, the multi-cultural city has a charm of its own, setting it apart from the rest of Perth.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners, registrable in the state of Western Australia, for the position of Director of Hyperbaric Medicine
Salary Package:
Level 16 – 24 ($267,351 to $337,110) which includes Private Practice Income Allowance, Professional Development Allowance, Head of Department Allowance and an annualised On-call payment. For a sessional appointee the package is ‘pro rata’ plus an additional $81.79 per session may be payable where the appointee has ongoing private practice costs. Salary sacrificing is available.
Job DescriptionThe Department of Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine at Fremantle Hospital is the State referral centre for hyperbaric medicine in Western Australia and has been operating since 1989. It is planned to move this centre to the new Fiona Stanley Hospital when it opens.Full-time or part-time (5 sessions per week) and opportunities exist to negotiate sessions within other specialties where the appointee holds appropriate specialist qualifications.
Essential Selection CriteriaSpecialist qualification registrable in Australia e.g. FANZCA, FACEM or similar; and a DipDHM or equivalent. Overseas applicants who may be able to satisfy the “Specialist Pathway” for registration may also apply. (see
http://www.amc.org.au/index.php/international-medical-graduates-mainmenu-207.html#table1)
Other Selection Criteria• Experience with Multiplace and Monoplace chambers; • Critical care patients in a hyperbaric environment; • Teaching of junior staff and medical students; • Conduct of diving and hyperbaric medicine courses e.g. medical officers, DMTs, Nurses’ courses; Research; Publications; • Continued medical education/ maintenance of professional standards,• Quality Assurance and Audits
Employee Benefits:
· In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits.
For Further Job Related InformationContact the current Director of Hyperbaric Medicine, Dr Robert M Wong 61 (0)8 9431 2233 or
robert.wong@health.wa.gov.au or the Director Clinical Services 61 (0)8 9431 3010.
Other Conditions
This position is subject to a Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
http://www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/default.htm. A current criminal screening is required.
Application InstructionsApplicants must address the selection criteria. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three professional referees should be sent to Mr Kim Greeve, Manager Medical Administration, Fremantle Hospital, PO Box 480, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6959, facsimile (08) 9431 2481 or e-mail:
kim.greeve@health.wa.gov.au.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PROFORMA AND LATE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.
Substantive Equality StatementThe Department of Health is an equal opportunity employer and supports an entirely smoke-free work environment across all of its premises, grounds and vehicles.