2027 Rural Community Residency Program

The Community Residency Program (CRP) is a term‑long rural secondment available to Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) employed at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

The CRP provides RMOs with a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across both hospital and community settings. During the placement, RMOs spend a minimum of 20% of their time in community‑based care, with the remainder of the term based within hospital services. This structure supports the development of clinical independence and broadens exposure to medicine beyond the hospital setting.

Designed for junior doctors at PGY2 and above, the program is well suited to those preparing for General Practice training, exploring different vocational pathways, or building confidence in managing patients across diverse healthcare settings.

RMOs will remain contracted and salaried by their Primary Employing Health Service (PEHS) and will be released to WACHS on secondment for the duration of one term. Travel and accommodation will be provided by WACHS.

CRP locations include*:

Esperance
Kununurra
Karratha
Geraldton
Kalgoorlie
Narrogin
Derby

*Locations are subject to change.

At the time of placement, applicants 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 the 2027 clinical year

How to Apply

RMOs can express their interest in a rural CRP placement via this vacancy. Applications open on 9 June 2026 and close on 21 July 2026 at 4:00pm (AWST). This recruitment process is separate from the centralised RMO recruitment process.

Applications must include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Short statement of interest (maximum 2 pages), outlining:
  • Reasons for undertaking a rural community placement
  • How the placement will support your future career pathway
  • Skills and experience you will bring to the rural CRP

Applications will be reviewed by a panel and assessed for suitability.

Final placement locations will be confirmed at the time of offer and may be subject to change.