Addiction Medicine - Supervised Medical Officer

Job Description

SMO - Next Step Services - 00021927 AMA Year 1-9.pdf

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WWC Applicant Advice 2025.pdf

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Please note this is for the 2027 Next Step Supervised Medical Officer intake.

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This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 6 months with commencement available either February or August 2027.

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Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 01/02/2027.

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Position Profile

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Delivers evidence-based drug and alcohol treatment as part of the multidisciplinary team.

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Responsible for the clinical management of patients with alcohol and other drug disorders under the supervision of the Consultant medical staff. The Next Step Supervised Medical Officer (SMO) position provides opportunities for doctors to gain experience and develop skills in managing patients with substance use disorders as well as the wide spectrum of related comorbidities.

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It provides doctors with a unique perspective of alcohol and other drug treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team, different from that normally experienced in an emergency department or acute care hospital. Addiction Medicine has relevance which extends across many areas of medicine and health care.

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The aim of the SMO term at Next Step is to provide doctors with a solid foundation in the assessment and management of substance use disorders, which will contribute to their clinical practice in hospital or community practice in the area of their chosen speciality. It may also serve as an introduction to the field, for doctors who are considering a career in Addiction Medicine.

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Area Profile

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Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth's inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care. This position is based at Next Step East Perth and/or a Metro Community Alcohol and Drug Service (CADS).

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Employee Benefits

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Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

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• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
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• Access to generous salary packaging
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• Flexible working arrangements.
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• Flexible leave arrangements.
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• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/
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Conditions of Service

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The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award

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For Further Job Related Information

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We encourage you to contact Dr Rene Vytialingam via Rene. Vytialingam@health.wa.gov.au

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WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

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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.

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WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 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.

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Other Conditions

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• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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• East Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
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• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
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Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.

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LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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CLOSING DATE: 15/10/2026 at 4:00pm AWST