Registrar Service Orthopaedic Surgery

About the role

Fixed term full‑time appointments for 12 months commencing February 2027 (with possible extensions). Two positions available at Bunbury and/or Busselton Health Campus, Western Australia. The role is suited to enthusiastic applicants seeking to develop Orthopaedic skills under direct supervision and/or intending to apply for the Orthopaedic Training Program. Successful appointees will work alongside two Orthopaedic trainees and six Orthopaedic consultant surgeons, gaining a minimum of 12 months quality Orthopaedic experience. For further job‑related information contact the WACHS‑SW Medical Recruitment team at wachs‑swmedicalrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au.

Responsibilities

• Attending to patients in order of medical urgency.
• Taking history and performing full medical examinations of new admissions, arranging appropriate investigations and assisting with medical procedures as required.
• Managing medical conditions according to acceptable clinical standards under supervision of consultants.
• Collaborating with medical, nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate patient management and communication with family, outside medical practitioners, and/or community services concerning patient management.

Requirements

• Full and unconditional General Registration with AHPRA.
• At least one previous year of Orthopaedic Registrar or RMO experience in Australia or a comparable country.

Benefits

• Close and regular contact and support from quality consultant specialists.
• Broader scope of practice and true breadth of medicine across all specialties with opportunities to practice procedures not available in a metro setting.
• Work with amazing mentors who are passionate and inspiring.
• Close‑knit team fostering strong supportive friendships and community integration.
• Great work/life balance with limited commute and access to beautiful scenic sites in Western Australia.
• Attractive and competitive remuneration.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location‑based allowances.

Pay

Registrar Year 1‑7 salary range: $157,338 to $210,025 per annum (includes base salary $128,760 to $175,802 p.a., professional development allowance $11,721 p.a., and 12% employer contributed superannuation).

Schedule

Registrar roster incorporates a 1:6 on‑call component.