District Medical Officer - Procedural - Obstetrician

District Medical Officer - Procedural - Obstetrician 

Kununurra, East Kimberley – WA Country Health Service 

Are you an experienced Obstetrician looking to practice at the top of your scope in one of Australia’s most unique clinical environments? 

Kununurra offers a genuinely broad and rewarding scope of practice, where your skills in emergency medicine and obstetrics will have a direct and meaningful impact on remote communities. 

Why you’ll love this Role 

Working in Kununurra means embracing a dynamic healthcare environment amidst breathtaking natural beauty. You'll tackle a wide variety of medical cases, from tropical medicine to acute and chronic conditions in both adults and children. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.   

Step into a dynamic, hands-on obstetric role, combining your clinical work with regular outreach services to surrounding communities, broadening your impact beyond the hospital setting. In this role, you’ll make a real difference in a rural community, contribute meaningfully to Aboriginal health, and continue to maintain and develop your obstetric skills in a rewarding and supportive environment. 

This is not just another role. You will maintain and develop skills in: 

• Emergency caesarean sections 

• Antenatal and postnatal services 

• Neonatal resuscitation 

• Fracture reductions 

• Acute trauma care 

• Maternity care in a rural generalist setting 

Clinical Support and Environment 

You’ll be part of a well-supported rural generalist model, with; 

• A collaborative team of experienced DMO and visiting specialists 

• Access to telehealth support, retrieval service, and tertiary escalation pathways 

• Opportunities to supervise, mentor, and contribute to service development 

This is a setting where clinical autonomy is balanced with strong team support – you're trusted to lead, but never isolated.  

What You’ll Value 

• Practising true rural generalist medicine with meaningful scope 

• Developing procedural and emergency skills in a hands-on environment 

• Building long-term impact in Aboriginal health and remote communities 

• Being part of a tight-knit, high functioning team 

Outside of work, the East Kimberley offers a remarkable lifestyle – from iconic landscapes to a strong sense of community. Rosters are structured to support time off to explore and recharge. Discover why WACHS East Kimberley is a great place to work in this video! 

What’s in it for you:  

• Discover Kununurra: from natural wonders to rugged landscapes, your downtime will be filled with unforgettable outdoor experiences.   

• You’ll become part of a vibrant and close-knit community; the people of the Kimberley are known for their warm hospitality.    

• Flexible working arrangements: Benefit from flexible and adaptable rosters that support a healthy work-life balance where operationally possible.   

• Competitive Salary Package: Inclusive of 12% employer superannuation contributions and a generous professional development allowance.    

• Salary Packaging: Access to salary packaging arrangements up to $19,000 p.a.    

• Generous Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave, 3 weeks professional development leave, 10 days sick leave, plus other forms of leave for compassionate or cultural reasons.    

• Professional Development: Opportunity to supervise trainees, participate in quality improvement and research.   

• MMM7 classification, attracting additional entitlements for working in a rural location such as district allowance, accommodation subsidies, air conditioner subsidies, travel days and, generous annual leave entitlements.  

Remuneration: 

• DMO Procedural (Obstetrics) - MP Year 1- 3: $550,858.26 - $602,976.32* 

• Rural Generalist - Year 1 - 6: $550,859.38 - $684,457.01* 

*Inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation and PD allowance. Classification and level will be determined based on your qualifications, certifications, experience. 

The Successful will hold: 

• Specialist registration with AHPRA without restrictions. 

• Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM  

• Formal post graduate qualification in obstetrics or equivalent extensive experience.  

• A record of appropriate Emergency Department skill maintenance in the last triennium: ACLS / APLS / EMST / GCCA (or equivalent).  

Job related enquiries: Dr Catherine Engelke at 0439378027 catherine.engelke@health.wa.gov.au 

Further job-related information and to Apply, visit MedCareersWA Ref 493171