As the Western Australian branch of the Australian Medical Association, we promote and protect the professional interests of doctors and advocate for the healthcare needs of patients and the wider community across the State.
The AMA (WA) is expressly referenced in the Industrial Relations Act 1979 as the organisation representing the industrial interests of medical practitioners in Western Australia.
We are the only organisation able to collectively bargain on behalf of doctors employed in the WA Health System, determining terms and conditions of employment for both doctors in training and senior practitioners.
With the support of members, we negotiate the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement and continue to advocate for improved pay and conditions.
The AMA (WA) facilitates the Western Australian Branch of the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation (ASMOF WA).
ASMOF is registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 and:
Members have access to expert industrial advice and comprehensive resources, including:
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AMA (WA) Legal is a dedicated employment law and Employee Advisory service designed specifically for private medical practices and practice owners.
While AMA (WA) Workplace Relations team represents doctors employed within the public health system, AMA (WA) Legal supports doctors operating a practice . We provide practical, sector-specific advice tailored to the operational and commercial realities of running a medical practice.
AMA (WA) Legal is designed for:
AMA (WA) Legal delivers high-quality workplace and practice management legal support, purpose-built for the medical profession.
Find out more on AMA (WA) Legal page.
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