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 - Anaesthesia

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.

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.

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