This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment for 5 years at 56 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension. EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.

Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. Position Profile: The Consultant Surgeon leads a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist surgical services to patients. This role promotes patient safety and quality of care, provides leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education, where relevant, for doctors in training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers.

In collaboration with the Medical/Service Co-Director/Head of Department and other Consultants this role works to achieve national, state and EMHS performance standards and targets and works within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the EMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee. Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services.

It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements.

Flexible leave arrangements. Other professional and location based allowances. For information o.