Fellowships for Advanced Vocational Trainees

Fellowships offer a unique opportunity to consolidate specialist training while gaining high-level experience in both clinical practice and research. In Western Australia, these fellowships are typically based in major tertiary hospitals, providing access to cutting-edge facilities, multidisciplinary teams, and a diverse patient population.

These positions are designed for trainees who have completed or are nearing completion of their core specialty training. They offer:

  • Advanced clinical exposure in high-acuity settings
  • Structured research opportunities with academic supervision
  • Mentorship from senior clinicians and researchers
  • Preparation for consultant roles, including leadership and teaching experience
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Fellowships are available across a range of specialties and are often aligned with the strategic priorities of WA Health.

They serve as a bridge between training and independent practice, equipping future specialists with the skills to lead innovation in healthcare delivery and medical science.

Whether you're aiming to deepen your clinical expertise, contribute to impactful research, or prepare for a consultant position, these fellowships provide a valuable steppingstone in your medical career.

Working for WA Health

Our Health Services are some of the largest employers in Western Australia. You'll be part of a collaborative and diverse team dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of all Western Australians.

As a fellow at WA Health, you'll access top-tier hospitals, advanced training, and research opportunities—while enjoying a vibrant, multicultural lifestyle.

International practitioners

If you are an international medical graduate (IMG) considering a fellowship position in Western Australia, information about registration pathways and support programs can be found here:

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Senior Registrar (Fellow) - Neonates

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 CAHS 492799 Child and Adolescent Health Service WA Australia Child and Adolescent Health Service Perth Children's Hospital 👤 Fellow, 👤 Senior Registrar, 🩺Paediatrics and child health Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time
Neonatology cares for the sickest newborn babies, infants who are born preterm and babies requiring specialist treatment in their first months of life. Successful applicants will have the skills to manage inpatients, outpatients, and emergency pat...

Fellow - Vascular Surgery

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 EMHS 492789 Royal Perth Hospital WA Australia Royal Perth Hospital Royal Perth Hospital 👤 Fellow, 🩺Surgery Fixed Term Full Time
We are seeking to appoint a Fellow to our Vascular Surgery Department. In this role you will provide extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of vascular disorders, be responsible for the day-to-day management of all vascular patients ...

Fellow - General Surgery (Acute Surgical Unit)

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 SMHS 492782 Fiona Stanley Hospital. Fremantle Hospital and Health Service WA Australia Fiona Stanley Hospital. Fremantle Hospital and Health Service Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group 👤 Fellow, 🩺Surgery Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time
The Acute Surgery Fellow covers the Acute Surgical Unit (ASU) at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and is responsible for admitting & managing patients for General Surgery in normal hours and approx. 1 in 7 (on-call) out of hours. The Fellow supervises...

Fellow - Cardiology - Echocardiography

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 SMHS 492794 Fiona Stanley Hospital WA Australia Fiona Stanley Hospital Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group 👤 Fellow Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time
The Fellow Cardiology Echocardiography (ECHO) is required to participate in non-invasive cardiac imaging with direct procedural involvement in transthoracic echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography and stress echocardiography under the ...

Fellow - Renal Transplant and UGI/HPB Surgery

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 SMHS 492766 Fiona Stanley Hospital. Fremantle Hospital and Health Service WA Australia Fiona Stanley Hospital. Fremantle Hospital and Health Service Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group 👤 Fellow, 🩺Surgery Fixed Term Full Time
The role of Surgery Fellow covers the Upper GI (HPB and Transplant) Unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and within South Metropolitan Health Service. As a successful applicant you will be responsible for admitting and managing patients for the Up...

Fellow - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 SMHS 492793 Fiona Stanley Hospital WA Australia Fiona Stanley Hospital Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group 👤 Fellow, 🩺Surgery Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time
The Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit at FSH is the largest cardiothoracic surgical unit in WA and leads the state in the delivery of all aspects of adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. The WA Heart Lung Transplant Unit located at FSH provides opportuni...

Fellow - Plastic Surgery

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 SMHS 492758 Fiona Stanley Hospital. Fremantle Hospital and Health Service WA Australia Fiona Stanley Hospital. Fremantle Hospital and Health Service Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group 👤 Fellow, 🩺Surgery Fixed Term Full Time
The Plastic Surgery Department is comprised of 14 consultants, the fellow, two plastic surgery trainees and a tier of junior doctors. It is a busy department, which covers a broad range of plastic surgery sub-specialities – with a strong emphasis ...

Fellow - Cardiology - Electrophysiology and Pacing

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 SMHS 492764 Fiona Stanley Hospital WA Australia Fiona Stanley Hospital Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group 👤 Fellow, 🩺Cardiology Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time
Fiona Stanley Hospital is a tertiary centre which undertakes 500 electrophysiological procedures and 600 device implants per year. This position is as a sole fellow working with 4 resident and 2 visiting electrophysiologists. This will provide tra...

Fellow - Endocrine Surgery

Senior Registrar:$176,691 - $185,418 SMHS 492792 Fiona Stanley Hospital WA Australia Fiona Stanley Hospital Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group 👤 Fellow, 🩺Surgery Fixed Term Part Time
The successful Endocrine Surgeon Fellow applicant(s) will cover the Endocrine Surgery Unit at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) and within South Metropolitan Health Service, including lists at FSH and St John of God Murdoch (SJOG). 0.5 FTE will be devo...

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