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

Registrar - Trainee - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

King Edward Memorial Hospital
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and dynamic person to the position of Registrar – Trainee - Obstetrics Gynaecology. In this role you will manage inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients under the supervision of Specialists, Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. You will also manage surgical patients from admission to discharge, under the supervision of Specialists.

Fellow - Burns

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group
To undergo comprehensive training in the management of both adult and paediatric burns. This fellowship is for a surgeon interested in developing burns as a sub-specialty interest after completion of their higher plastic surgery training. This is an academic unit and research will be encouraged, along with involvement in post-graduate educational activities. The fellow will be involved in the management of major burns out-of-hours. Long-term follow-up and reconstructive surgery in adults and children who have had burn injuries will form a regular part of the fellow’s timetable.

Registrar - Service - Psychiatry

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group
South Metropolitan Health Services 2026 Mid-Year and 2027 Registrar Intake for Registrar - Service - Psychiatry at Fremantle Hospital.

Senior Registrar - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Armadale Health Service
We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced and enthusiastic individuals to the position of Obstetrics Gynaecology Senior Registrar commencing February 2027.

Fellow - Pain Management

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
This position has been designed for Pain Medicine trainees in the Professional Development Year of the Faculty of Pain Medicine Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FPMANZCA) to consolidate their knowledge in preparation for practicing as a Specialist Pain Medicine Physician. There is a focus on further strengthening skills in Interventional Pain Medicine, collaborative multi-disciplinary management of complex quaternary pain patients, co-ordinating and leading the Multi-disciplinary team and providing teaching opportunities for junior medical staff. It is a full-time position at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Pain Management Unit.

Registrar - Trainee - Chemical Pathology

Pathwest
Positions are available as part of the PathWest Chemical Pathology training program. Medical Practitioners committed to entering or continuing in a training program in Chemical Pathology and who have appropriate qualifications registrable in WA are invited to apply to the 2027 training program. PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA provides a comprehensive, best practice Clinical Biochemistry service to WA tertiary and metro hospitals, private practices and regional services throughout the state of WA. All positions in the program are accredited for training to attain the Fellowship of the RCPA and for trainees seeking combined fellowships with the RACP. Successful applicants will be allocated to a 12 month appointment at the PathWest laboratory at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

Registrar - Service - Medical Education

Rockingham Peel Group
Currently we are seeking suitably experienced applicant(s) to the position of Registrar – Service – Medical Education to join the Clinical Services / Medical Education Unit. This position liaises with and builds professional relationships with medical staff in order to provide support and advice and develops and evaluates interprofessional education (IPE) and interprofessional practice (IPP), involving medical staff. Furthermore, this position offers a balanced opportunity of 50% educational duties and 50% clinical responsibilities, with clinical components chosen by Registrars based on availability at RGH.

Registrar - Service - Vascular Surgery

Royal Perth Hospital
We are recruiting for Service Registrars specific to Vascular Surgery. 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 registrars, 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. Three service positions are available, two full time clinical, the other will be one week of clinical work and one week of research. Please note that the on call commitments are the same for both jobs and you may be asked to cover clinical work even during the research week to ensure high quality patient care.

Registrar - Trainee - Nephrology

Royal Perth Hospital
The WA Inter-hospital Advanced Training Program in Nephrology offers the opportunity for six- and twelve-month rotations in Nephrology, for Trainees registered with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) for Advanced Training in Nephrology, dual Advanced Training in Nephrology and General Medicine or Advanced Training in General Medicine. Limited positions may also be available to applicants enrolled with other Specialty Training Programmes or to overseas applicants (subject to RACP and Medical Board approvals) who are currently enrolled in an equivalent Nephrology Advanced Training Programme and wish to gain further experience and Nephrology Training in Australia.  This programme provides comprehensive training in all aspects of Nephrology, including Dialysis and Acute Kidney Transplantation. In addition, this job also provides research opportunity and the opportunity to gain exposure in treating remote Aboriginal patients with Chronic Kidney disease.

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