2026 Rural Community Residency Program
Applications close: 4.00pm AWST, Monday 14 July 2025.
The Rural Community Residency Program (CRP) provides Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) in Western Australia with an opportunity to broaden their clinical skills and gain valuable experience in a rural setting. The program aims to develop clinical confidence, enhance patient care, and strengthen careers pathways in regional and remote healthcare.
During your placement, you will remain employed and salaried by your Primary Employing Health Service (PEHS) and seconded to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) for one term. Travel and accommodation are covered by WACHS.
Placements are offered in a variety of rural and remote communities across Western Australia. Final locations for 2026 will be confirmed at the time of offer.
Eligibility:
At the time of placement, you must:
- Hold general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be employed as a full-time RMO at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital or Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for 2026
How to Apply:
Submit your application via MedCareersWA from 9 June 2025 to 14 July 2025. This is separate to the single centralised application process for RMOs.
Your application will need to include your curriculum vitae and short statement of interest (maximum 2 pages) covering:
- Reasons why you wish to undertake a rural community placement
- How will your future career pathway benefit from undertaking a rural community placement
- What skills and experiences will you bring to the rural CRP
These will be reviewed by a panel and used to assess your rural CRP application.
Please note: Once submitted, applications cannot be edited. Ensure you review all details carefully before submitting.
Further Information:
2026 CRP Recruitment Flyer .pdf
For any queries, please contact WACHS.CRP@health.wa.gov.au or call (08) 6391 0641.
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