Senior Registrar (Emergency)

Your Role at St John of God Midland Public Hospital

As the Education and Simulation Registrar (Emergency), you will play a key role in coordinating medical education programs within the Emergency Department under the guidance of consultant staff. You will deliver engaging teaching and educational activities for Residents and Registrars while helping to foster a culture of learning and clinical excellence.

This unique role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop advanced skills in medical education, including simulation design, event coordination, and the facilitation and debriefing of multidisciplinary in situ simulations. Working alongside experienced educators and clinicians, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in planning and delivering innovative learning experiences.

You will lead monthly immersive multidisciplinary simulation sessions at the nearby Curtin Simulation Centre and participate in a structured weekly education curriculum designed to support your growth and development as a medical educator and simulation practitioner.

This position is available for either Semester 1, 2027 (1 February – 1 August) or Semester 2, 2027 (2 August – 6 February) and is offered as a six-month, part-time appointment at 0.5 FTE (40 hours per fortnight). For candidates seeking a broader clinical and educational experience, the role can be combined with a Senior Registrar Emergency Medicine position to create a full-time appointment.

The Position

• Assist in preparing and facilitating with the various medical education programs at all levels (medical student, RMO, Registrar, ACEM exam preparation and courses).

• Undertake professional development in the medical education field with a prescribed university course or agreed alternative.

• Undertake at least one project to improve education quality within the Emergency Department.

• Report to a designated medical education supervisor regularly to discuss progress.

• Keep a logbook of all education duties undertaken for the term period.

• Provide clinical supervision and teaching to Registrar, Resident Medical Officers, Interns and medical students

• Provide clinical supervision and teaching to junior staff.

• Commit to a team approach in the delivery of care, working closely with nursing staff, allied health professions, members of pastoral care services, and other clinicians both onsite and offsite.

Our Emergency Department

• Modern 48-bed ED (opened 2015)

• 77,000+ presentations annually

• 30% admission rate

• FACEM-led, team-based care model

• Diverse and rewarding case-mix including:

  • Paediatrics

  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology

  • Stroke services

Training Opportunities

• Accredited for 36 months ACEM training (Tier 1 site)

• Accredited for Training Stage 4 of ACEM training program

• Accredited for 6-month (1.0 FTE) ACEM Medical Education/Simulation Education Special Skills Post

• Paediatric logbook accredited

• Designated non-clinical FACEMs Monday to Friday 0800-1800 to supervise WBAs

• Weekly one-on-one bedside ultrasound teaching by a certified Sonographer to gain skills in AAA and eFAST and fulfil CCPU requirements

• Robust weekly Registrar Teaching Program dedicated to providing 4 hours protected teaching time

• Multidisciplinary weekly education consisting of Simulation, Journal Club and Mortality & Morbidity meetings

• Supportive teaching programs for candidates sitting their Primary and Fellowship Examinations

• Regular nonclinical time to participate in departmental activities

• FACEM supported opportunities to be involved in clinical audits

• Highly valued mentorship program

• Opportunity to attend Midland-based courses including

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS 2)

  • Rockingham Airway and Ventilation Education at Midland (RAVE-M)

  • Bar-ED – Becoming a Registrar Step-Up Course

You will be a motivated, proactive, and passionate clinician with a strong commitment to Emergency Medicine. You will have registration with AHPRA, and strong clinical experience within Emergency medicine.

You will have a demonstrated clinical and procedural experience in an equivalent ED setting and be an advanced ACEM trainee or equivalent.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you:

• Salary: $188,817 – $198,142 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Professional Development Allowance: Up to $16,747 per annum (pro rata for part-time appointments)
• Flexible Part-Time Role: 0.5 FTE, working 40 hours per fortnight
• Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming and collaborative team culture
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing
  • Work-related expenses
  • Self-education costs
  • Additional superannuation contributions
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, purchased leave options, and wellbeing initiatives to support your lifestyle and career goals
• Employee Discounts: Reduced rates on St John of God Health Care hospital and medical services, as well as private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free and confidential support services for employees and their families
• Professional Growth: Access to ongoing education, training, and professional development opportunities to support your career progression and interests in medical education and simulation.

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – so apply today.

* All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.

For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Dr Ian Kennedy, Ph: (08) 94624***

Position closes: 20/08/2026

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.