Application - Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Confirmation of your personal and contact details – this information should automatically populate from your saved profile. Please ensure your details are correct as they are used for all communication including offers of employment.
To work as a doctor in Australia, you must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. If you are an international medical graduate (IMG) we have compiled the main things you need to be aware of when applying in WA from overseas here: IMGs
You must be eligible to work in Australia. You will be asked for confirmation of your current citizenship and residency and may be asked to upload evidence. If you require sponsorship, please indicate this in your answers.
For information about migration to Australia and visas please visit:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
Registration with the Medical Board of Australia – information on your current registration status, Ahpra number and registration type/pathway.
If you have previously applied for a position in MedCareersWA, this information will automatically populate. Please check that your registration type and number are correct and that any conditions, notations etc. are recorded correctly.
Internship – details of your internship including country you undertook your internship in and year of completion.
Medical qualifications – details of your primary medical degree including medical school, country of qualification and year of completion.
English language competency (if applicable) – how you meet the requirements of the Medical Board of Australia English language skills registration standard.
Note: You may be required to attach evidence that demonstrates that you meet the English language skills registration standard. Evidence may be test results e.g., IELTS or OET, proof of secondary and tertiary education in English in a recognised country or other documents that demonstrate compliance with the registration standard.
Details of public sector employment will be required.
Note: If you are currently working for a WA Department of Health, health service or hospital you are currently employed in the WA public sector e.g., Royal Perth Bentley Group, East Metropolitan Health Service.
You may also be asked for details of bonded or return of service obligations.
You may be asked to provide information about your medical employment history – this could include details of your recent employment as a registered medical practitioner. You may also be asked to provide details of any breaks in service you have experienced.
If requested, identify your preferred type of employment, contract length and start date.
Note: All offers are made at the employing hospital’s discretion and your preferences will be considered, however the employing hospital will make offers pending position availability.
You may be required to work day, evening, night, and weekend shifts and participate in on-call rosters.
Availability of part-time employment and/or flexible working arrangements varies across hospitals and departments. It is recommended that you provide information about your employment needs / requests in a cover letter.
You may be asked to outline your postgraduate education and training – current and intended prevocational and vocational training programs and postgraduate study.
Note: Identifying information will only be disclosed to the extent necessary to process and assess your application. Data from your application may be used in planning for the future medical workforce of WA. Understanding how doctors progress through different career paths can help to plan to meet longer term workforce and community needs.
It is strongly recommended that you attach the documents requested in the advert, to your application, for example:
- curriculum vitae (CV)
- statement addressing the position selection criteria
- cover letter (where requested in the advertisement). If not stated as required, you can submit a cover letter if you believe that it enhances your application.
- proof of citizenship and residency status (e.g., copy of your Australian birth certificate or passport and, if applicable, a copy of your current visa)
- relevant qualification/s
- any other documents that are listed in the advertisement or identified in the application form as required.
You may also be required to submit the following documentation where it is specified as a requirement:
- evidence of English language skills as per the registration standard, where applicable
- specific roles may request specific documentation for inclusion in your application (e.g., End of term assessments)
- AMC Certificate and AMC Multiple Choice Questionnaire results, where applicable.
Note: It is recommended you have these documents ready prior to commencing your application.
Other relevant supporting documents may also be attached at your own discretion to enhance your application.
The accepted formats of documents are .doc, docx, .pdf and .jpeg (where applicable).
Note: .pages and .png are not accepted formats.
It is recommended that you scan and save attachments in advance and allow time to ensure your files are within file size limitations. It is recommended that files not exceed 5MB.
You are not required to attach completed referee reports.
You will be required to complete several declarations in your application pertaining to the requirements and responsibilities of working as a doctor with WA Health and being eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
If you are overseas and/or away from an internet connection, you will need to ensure that you have arranged for someone to accept/decline your offer on your behalf.
The use of the MedCareersWA website and distribution of your login in details should be made at your discretion in accordance with the website terms of use. Arrangement for a proxy to sign in and update your status on your behalf is at your discretion.
