EOI Resident Medical Officer - WBA Program - Armadale Kalamunda Group

• Resident Medical Officer – WBA Program
• Armadale Kalamunda Group / East Metropolitan Health Service
• 12 month contract commencing 11 January 2027: Full Time 40 hours per week

WBA Program

The Standard Pathway Workplace-based assessment (WBA) program is designed for International Medical Graduates (IMG’s) who have passed the AMC Computer Adaptive Test Multiple Choice Question (CAT MCQ) examination and hold limited registration as a medical practitioner. The WBA is an alternative to the Australian Medical Council (AMC) Clinical Examination for IMG’s on the Standard Pathway and who are not eligible for the Competent Authority or Specialist Pathways. It is an assessment program; not a bridging or training course. WBA programs assess an IMG’s clinical skills and knowledge at the level expected of an Australian medical graduate at the end of the postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) or internship level. All WBA programs are accredited with the AMC to ensure consistency across programs and with AMC examinations.

A candidate who accepts a place in a WBA program cannot apply for the AMC Clinical Exam during the 12-month period of the WBA Program. If a candidate is already enrolled in the AMC Clinical Exam for the year of WBA commencement, they will need to withdraw to be accepted into the WBA program for that year.

WBA candidates in WA hospitals typically receive a 12-month employment contract and are required to pay a candidate fee to cover administration costs, currently set at $15,000 (inc GST).

It is the responsibility of a successful WBA candidate to:

• ensure they obtain sufficient experience across the six clinical areas of emergency medicine, adult surgery, adult medicine, paediatrics, women’s health, and mental health.

• complete all assessments in accordance with the AMC approved WBA requirements.

• undertake pre-reading and appropriate clinical experience to develop skills in preparation for assessments.

Position Description

Successful applicants will be offered employment as a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) and supported to undertake the AMC-accredited WBA program at Armadale Health Service.

The WBA program is a structured assessment program for IMGs undertaking the Australian Medical Council (AMC) Standard Pathway as an alternative to the AMC Clinical Examination. The program is overseen by the AMC Board of Examiners. Successful candidates are awarded the AMC certificate which is a requirement to apply for general registration with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA). (http://www.amc.org.au/assessment/pathways/standard-pathway/workplace-based-assessmentstandard-pathway/) (http://www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx)

Matrix rotations over the 12-month contract for general registration are planned, however not guaranteed. Please note, there is a requirement to work night and weekend shifts within some scheduled departmental rotations.

Eligibility

This position is open to IMG’s who have current or prior experience working at Armadale Health Service as a Junior Medical Officer within the last 24 months.

Essential Selection Criteria

1. Currently Registered with the Medical Board of Australia.

2. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact appropriately with patients, their families and staff of all levels.

3. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

4. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

5. Demonstrated awareness of safe clinical practice within own limitations and the environment in which practicing.

6. Demonstrated interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

NOTE: Applications that do not meet the above eligibility criteria will be considered ineligible and will not progress further.

Application Instructions

Applicants applying for the position must have completed two or more terms at Armadale Health Service and have received satisfactory WRIG-30 reports (to be submitted with application).

Please provide attach a current Curriculum Vitae and minimum two WRIG-30 reports together with a letter addressing each of the essential selection criteria listed above. Your letter should also include a statement that you have conditional manager approval for release if appropriate.

Your application must be submitted through MedCareersWA (this job advert).

Closing Date

Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 16:00 AWST.

Job Related Enquiries

For further job related information please contact Claire Grant, WBA Medical Education Officer, at AKG.PostgraduateMedicalEducation@health.wa.gov.au.