Western Australia

WA Country Health Service is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Consultant General Surgeon to join our clinical team at Broome Hospital in the stunning Kimberley region of Western Australia. 

This is a rare opportunity to deliver high-quality surgical care, support Indigenous health outcomes, and enjoy an enviable lifestyle in one of Australia’s most spectacular coastal locations.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise makes a lasting difference in the community while offering both professional growth and personal reward, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role
You’ll provide surgical services across a diverse and challenging case mix, with around 25,000 annual ED presentations. Facilities include two theatres, a Day Procedure Unit, onsite CT and ultrasound, and a busy pathology lab. 

Whilst based in Broome, there may be a requirement to work across other hospitals within the Kimberley region and therefore a travel component as part of the role.

Vacancy and Remuneration
• 1.0 FTE available (fixed-term full time up to 5 years, with possibility of permanency).
• Applicants seeking part time appointments are encouraged to apply, as flexible work arrangements and block style fly-in fly-out arrangements may be considered for the right applicant. 
• Remuneration: Consultant Year 1–6: $575,277 – $684,457 p.a. * (*inclusive of base salary, allowances, PDL, on-call, and 12% super).
• Additional rural incentives and salary packaging benefits apply.

Lifestyle and Benefits
Living in Broome means easy access to pristine beaches, rugged landscapes, and a welcoming community, with capped-price flights to Perth just 2.5 hours away. Generous leave entitlements, overseas PDL options - as well as strong relocation support complete the package (**conditions apply and subject to regional approval).

Apply Now
For further information, including more about the role, the region, eligibility requirements, application process and contact information, please visit and apply online via MedCareersWA - Ref 493008

Posted 26 September 2025

• Highly specialised consultant appointment spanning paediatric and adult cardiothoracic surgery, with a dual-site arrangement across Perth Children’s Hospital and Fiona Stanley Hospital.
• Requires broad clinical expertise in congenital and acquired cardiac surgery, including transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (MCS), and ECMO.
• Candidates must bring significant subspecialty training, demonstrated outcomes in paediatric cardiac surgery, and the ability to operate independently across a full spectrum of cases.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

The position is offered jointly by the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) at Perth Children’s Hospital (QEII Nedlands) and South Metropolitan Health Service at Fiona Stanley Hospital (Murdoch). Together these services provide advanced cardiothoracic surgery, transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support for both paediatric and adult patients. The hospitals are newly built and recognised as leading tertiary and quaternary referral centres in sunny and beautiful Western Australia, serving patients with complex congenital and acquired cardiac conditions.

THE ROLE
This is a unique opportunity to contribute as a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon across two leading institutions. The role encompasses the full surgical management of congenital and acquired heart disease in children, adolescents, and adults, with responsibilities extending to transplantation, ECMO, and MCS. The appointee will:
• Deliver high-level surgical care in both paediatric and adult contexts.
• Lead and mentor trainees within the departments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary planning, governance, and audit activities.
• Contribute to departmental research, education, and quality improvement initiatives.
The position offers scope to tailor aspects of the adult surgical service to the appointee’s expertise and interests, aligning with departmental needs.

THE CANDIDATE
The successful applicant will be a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (or equivalent), with specialist registration in cardiothoracic surgery and substantial postgraduate training in both paediatric and adult cardiothoracic surgery. Key attributes include:
• At least 1–2 years’ subspecialty training in paediatric cardiac surgery in recognised units.
• Demonstrated expertise in heart transplantation, retrieval, and MCS.
• Proven capacity to manage complex neonatal, paediatric, adolescent, and adult cardiac conditions, with independent outcome data desirable.
• Strong commitment to teaching, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• High-level interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills to support patients, families, and teams.
• Knowledge of and adherence to contemporary safety, governance, and legislative requirements.

For a confidential discussion, contact Rhodie Miller, HardyGroup Principal Consultant, +61 (0)402 816 557, [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed as they are received; however, the formal closing date is Friday, 14 November 2025.

To read more visit: https://www.hardygroupintl.com/job/consultant-paediatric-and-adult-cardiothoracic-surgery

Posted 19 September 2025