A rewarding career – where humanity meets health care

Medical careers across South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) provide an opportunity to work across more than 50 specialties in diverse, inclusive and innovative workplaces committed to supporting a flexible work/life balance.

Key benefits of working with SMHS include:

• rewarding and challenging work roles
• innovative and motivating working environment and culture
• a strong focus on teamwork
• career opportunities across a diverse array of health services and programs
• leadership and professional development programs
• access to education, training, and research opportunities
• a workforce with a commitment to equitable employment and work practices
• opportunities to work across different sites including rural and remote rotations providing a variety of experiences that will enhance your knowledge and skill base.

Learn about salaries, entitlements and other industrial provisions for medical practitioners working in the WA health system in the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement 2022 (external site).

Clinical academics can find information in the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners (Clinical Academics) – AMA Industrial Agreement 2022 (external site).

Benefits for SMHS employees can vary based on your employment contract, and providers’ terms and conditions, but can include:

• competitive salary and employer contributed 11 per cent superannuation
• salary packaging
• flexible work practices
• advancement and acting opportunities
• employee assistance programs (counselling for you and your family)
• discounts through the social club at your site
• phased retirement options and flexible leave options.

Why not make the move to WA?

If you’re located in other parts of Australia or overseas, you’re encouraged to follow in the footsteps of many of our medical officers who have decided to make WA their home. Western Australia is a diverse, inclusive and modern society, and moving to WA can be a great choice for your career and your family.

Read about the recently updated relocation incentives available via the Belong campaign (external site), which applies to experienced interstate and international medical officers relocating to WA and has been extended to 30 June 2024. Find information for prospective applicants/employees (external site).

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