Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Excellence • Perth Salary:

MP Year 1 - 9 $352,448 - $448,210 per annum pro rata (inclusive of base salary & applicable allowances)

Location:

Perth

Unit/Division:

Department of Health > Clinical Excellence

Work Type:

Fixed Term - Full Time

Position No:

00004366

Closing Date:

2026-03-09 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Attachments:

Vacancy Reference No. 717768

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 5 years.

Part time arrangement may be considered.

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply:

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa.

Other Conditions:

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Position Profile The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is a senior executive leadership role that provides high‑level strategic, professional and clinical advice to the Minister for Health and the Director General on all matters relating to the medical workforce, medical practice, and the quality and safety of clinical care across the State. The position is central to ensuring that the regulation, performance and integrity of the medical profession align with the needs and priorities of the WA health system.

As the State’s foremost clinical leader, the CMO guides the strategic direction of medical practice across Western Australia, working in close partnership with health service providers, the private sector, universities, training colleges, and professional bodies. Through this system‑wide leadership, the role supports a safe, sustainable and future‑focused medical workforce capable of meeting the evolving health needs of Western Australians.

The CMO represents WA Health nationally and internationally, contributing to major health workforce, clinical governance and policy reform agendas. The role provides a unique opportunity for an experienced medical leader to influence the future of healthcare, foster clinical excellence, and strengthen the wellbeing of the community through high‑quality, evidence‑informed system leadership.ationally and internationally to support the WA Health agenda with respect to medical workforce and professional matters.

Employee Benefits In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

12 % employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.

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