Career paths


Discover rewarding medical career opportunities in Western Australia’s health services. Join a community of healthcare professionals who are valued for their expertise and dedication to make a difference.

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Embark on a rewarding medical career in Western Australia

Choosing a career in medicine is a commitment to making a difference in people's lives. In Australia, the journey to becoming a doctor is both challenging and fulfilling.  Western Australia offers numerous pathways and opportunities for specialisation.

Career Pathway Support

WA Health offers a range of initiatives to assist junior doctors in planning and advancing their careers, including:

  • Centralised and network-based recruitment for many training programs.
  • Advice and career counselling through Medical Education Units and Directors of Clinical Training.
  • Rural and remote training pathways for those seeking a career in rural health.
  • Opportunities to pursue dual training or fellowships post-Fellowship.

Whether your goal is to become a consultant specialist, a rural generalist, a medical administrator, or a researcher, WA Health provides the foundation and support to achieve your career aspirations.

 

JMO Training Hub

Discover tailored training and development opportunities for junior doctors including programs, resources, and guidance to support your clinical growth and career planning. 

Internship

Start your medical career with an internship in Western Australia. You will gain essential clinical experience across a range of specialties setting a strong foundation for your residency, specialist training and future professional success.

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Resident Medical Officers

Continue to build your medical career with increased clinical experience and responsibility. Work in a variety of hospital and health settings to prepare for your future. Diverse rotations and professional development ensure you are ready for vocational training. 

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Registrars

As a Service Registrar in Western Australia, you'll gain invaluable experience in prevocational medical positions, enhancing your skills and preparing for advanced training. Known by different titles in other states, such as unaccredited trainee, this role provides a solid foundation for your future specialist training, setting you up for success in your chosen field of specialty.

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Specialist training

Specialist training positions in Western Australia offer comprehensive, high-quality education and hands-on experience. Working in a smaller state provides a close-knit, supportive community and easier access to networked training opportunities, fostering strong professional relationships and personalized mentorship. These advantages make Western Australia an attractive destination for aspiring specialists.

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Fellowship

Our health services offer a range of fellowship opportunities for medical professionals seeking to further specialize and advance their careers. Open to local and international candidates who are completing their vocational training, these positions provide focused training in your field of specialty, allowing you to gain in-depth knowledge and prepare you for your specialist career.  

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FAQ and how to apply

Explore our FAQ for insights on crafting a competitive application. Learn about essential requirements, tips for highlighting your strengths, and detailed application guidelines. We're here to help you stand out and succeed in your medical career journey.

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See the latest career opportunities

Senior Registrar - Anaesthetic

Royal Perth Hospital
We are recruiting for Senior Registrars to provide high-quality care to both elective and emergency patients at Royal Perth, Bentley and Mount Lawley hospitals. In this position, you will provide and promote high quality and patient centred care to inpatients and outpatients of the speciality under the supervision of the Consultant medical staff. You will provide training, supervision and education for other non ANZCA trainees and Resident Medical Officers (RMOs). In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, you will work to achieve National, State and East Metropolitan Health Service performance standards and the National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards.

Registrar - Trainee - Psychiatry

Perth Children's Hospital
The successful Advanced Trainee will be required to work across different services within CAMHS under the supervision of a Consultant Child Psychiatrist. They will undertake clinical duties and on call duties as directed by the Director of Clinical Services whilst attending to and completing their training requirements for Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as per the RANZCP training program.

Registrar - Trainee - Anaesthetics

Rockingham Peel Group
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start! This is a recruitment for three (3) Fixed Term Full-Time appointments for 12 months commencing on 1 February 2027, with the possibility of extension(s).

Fellow - Urology Surgery

Royal Perth Hospital
We are recruiting for Urology Fellow. This position provides and promotes high quality and patient centred care to inpatients and outpatients of the specialty under the supervision of consultant medical staff. It also provides training, supervision and education for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs). The successful fellows, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, will work to achieve National, State and Metropolitan Health Service performance standards and the National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards. We offer comprehensive urological care, ranging from robotic, minimally invasive to open oncological surgery (prostate, bladder, renal, testicular, and penile) and complex reconstructive procedures. Apart from being involved in major surgery, there are dedicated fellow outpatient and theatre sessions (to be decided based on level of experience). The successful fellow will also be a part of an academic research team, with the aim to publish 2 research projects with the assistance of registrars and residents in the unit.

Registrar - Service - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

King Edward Memorial Hospital
King Edward Memorial Hospital is seeking suitable applications from experienced doctors for Obstetrics & Gynaecology Service Registrars. In this role you undertake clinical duties within the department including elective and on call commitments. Clinical duties include managing the care of inpatients, outpatients and emergency obstetric and gynaecological patients under the supervision of senior medical staff.

Senior Registrar - Intensive Care

Rockingham Peel Group
We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced and enthusiastic individuals to the position of Intensive Care Senior Registrar. This position will provide a high quality, patient centred care to intensive care inpatients and outpatients, under the supervision of the Head of Department or Duty Consultant, working within their ability and according to the hospitals mission and core values. Progression of clinical responsibility to the level of a junior Consultant, with accompanying administrative roles is expected depending on satisfactory progress. Reviews and provides advice for patients referred from the Emergency Department, hospital wards and referring hospitals. Participation in ICU teaching and education programs, quality improvement activities and handover processes are also expected. Works with the hospital(s) and health service to achieve National, State, and South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) performance standards and targets and National Safety and Quality Healthcare Standards.

Registrar - Trainee - Medical Administration

Perth Children's Hospital
The Medical Administration Trainee Registrar serves a unique position within the Child & Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) and provides valuable insight into both the framework and workings of a metropolitan teaching hospital. This position works with the CAHS Executive Director of Clinical Services & the Director, Medical Services to deliver professional leadership, support, and direction in relation to strategic and operational projects as required, with a specific focus on medical administration responsibilities. This role would continue in or progress towards a supervised training program in medical administration as a trainee with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).

Registrar - Trainee - Public Health Medicine

Metropolitan Communicable Disease Control
The successful applicant will work as a public health registrar in the Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit (Boorloo PHU). Under the supervision of the public health physician, and within a multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop competencies, skills and knowledge relevant to the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) advanced training in public health medicine.

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