# Consultant Intensivist

> Mediix · Geraldton, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-03

**Salary:** AUD 412,000–523,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

We are currently partnering with the WA Country Health Service to recruit a **Consultant Intensivist** to join the team at Geraldton Regional Hospital. This is a great opportunity to step into a **brand-new ICU service** and play a key role in shaping critical care delivery in a growing regional centre.

### The Opportunity

This role offers more than a standard consultant position—it’s a chance to **build, influence, and lead** within a newly developed critical care environment.

-   Work within a **majorly redeveloped health campus** (approx. $190M investment)
-   Join at the launch phase of a **new 8-bed ICU and HDU (mid-2026 opening)**
-   Be instrumental in **designing models of care, governance, and service delivery**
-   Collaborate closely with ED, inpatient teams, and regional retrieval pathways
-   Strong focus on **leadership, mentorship, and service development**

### About the Hospital

Geraldton Regional Hospital is a key regional referral centre within WA’s Midwest:

-   Approximately **100+ bed regional hospital** (expanding with redevelopment)
-   Functions as a **regional hub (Tier 2 capability)** supporting surrounding communities
-   Services include Emergency, General Medicine, Surgery, Mental Health, and now expanding Critical Care
-   New infrastructure includes **ICU, ED upgrades, and inpatient facilities**
-   Strong integration with **regional and tertiary referral networks**

The ICU will support a **broad case mix**, offering genuine clinical variety not often seen in metro units.

### Salary & Benefits

-   **Total package:** approx. **$412,000 – $523,000+ p.a.** (incl. 12% super + PD allowance, dependent on experience)
-   Additional salary banding noted from **$333,000 – $432,000 base ranges** depending on contract structure
-   **4 weeks annual leave + 3 weeks PD leave**
-   Generous **CPD allowance** and training opportunities
-   Opportunity to **shape a new ICU from the ground up**
-   Strong **clinical leadership exposure** (not typically available in metro roles)
-   Relocation support may be available

### Requirements

-   Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent)
-   Eligibility for **specialist registration with AHPRA**
-   Significant experience in **ICU settings within comparable healthcare systems**
-   Ability to contribute to **clinical leadership, governance, and teaching**

### Why Geraldton?

Geraldton offers a lifestyle that is genuinely difficult to replicate in metropolitan centres:

-   A relaxed coastal city with **stunning beaches and year-round sunshine**
-   Significantly **lower cost of living and housing affordability** compared to major cities
-   Strong sense of **community, work-life balance, and outdoor lifestyle**
-   Excellent access to **water sports, fishing, and national parks**
-   Well-supported **education options and family-friendly environment**
-   Direct flights to Perth, maintaining **connectivity without the daily commute stress**

## Apply

[Apply at Mediix](https://apply.workable.com/mediix-recruitment/j/B919C7F686/apply)

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