2027 Metro Community Residency Program
The Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP) is a respected, competitive, and valuable training opportunity for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) in Western Australia. Delivered in partnership with Silverchain, this program offers RMOs the chance to expand their clinical capabilities within a supported and intellectually stimulating community care environment.
This rotation is particularly suited to RMOs seeking to strengthen their clinical independence and decision-making skills while gaining insight into the delivery of palliative care in a metropolitan community setting. This is one of the only opportunities available to RMOs to experience community care in a metropolitan setting prior to making a vocational decision.
Program Overview
Eligible RMOs will complete a palliative care rotation with Silverchain while remaining contracted and salaried by their Primary Employing Health Service. The CRP term is offered by secondment and is available to RMOs employed at:
- Fiona Stanley Hospital
- Royal Perth Hospital
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a 2027 RMO position at one of the participating hospitals
- Hold general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Hold a valid C-class driver’s licence
- Own a personal vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
- Hold a current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 years)
- Provide evidence of completion of Basic Life Support training (or higher)
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit the following via the ‘Supporting Documents’ section of their MedCareersWA application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter (maximum one page) addressing the following:
- A brief explanation of why you wish to undertake a metropolitan CRP placement
- What skills and experiences you will bring to the metropolitan CRP placement
- A statement confirming that you meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Have a valid Australian driver’s license, own personal vehicle and comprehensive car insurance
- Hold a current Police Clearance
- Have completed Basic Life Support training
Successful applicants will be required to provide Silver Chain with additional credentialing information & documentation. The request will be issued approximately 8 weeks before the commencement of the term with all documentation due two weeks before the term begins.
This placement offers a unique and formative experience that supports professional growth, clinical development, and informed career decision-making.
We encourage eligible RMOs to apply and take advantage of this rare opportunity to work in a leading community-based healthcare setting.
For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Rachel Carey in the Medical Workforce team at medicalrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au
General Practice and Additional Primary Care Opportunities
In addition to the Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP), RMOs may express interest in participating in The Australian Primary Care Prevocational Program (APCPP) – Metro pilot commencing in 2027. Interest in APCPP may be indicated either in addition to, or independently of, a CRP application.
The APCPP Metro pilot will offer a limited number of short-term (10–11 week) rotations in metropolitan primary care settings, including general practice and Aboriginal Medical Services. Similar to the CRP, successful participants will remain employed and salaried by their Primary Employing Health Service and undertake the rotation on secondment.
As this is a pilot program currently under development, this constitutes an expression of interest only. Placement locations and detailed program arrangements are still being finalised, and participation will be subject to a separate selection process. RMOs selected for the APCPP will be provided with further information as it becomes available.
Eligibility (APCPP Metro pilot):
- Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Graduate of an Australian medical school
RMOs with an interest in primary care, community-based training, or general practice pathways are encouraged to indicate their interest.
RMOs interested in pursuing General Practice (GP) training more broadly are also encouraged to explore the GP Hospital Training Pathway (GPHTP), which provides access to hospital rotations aligned with GP training goals and supports progression into vocational GP training. Further information is available at:
GP Hospital Training Pathway (GPHTP):
GP Hospital Training Pathway – health.wa.gov.au
