Registrar - Trainee - Anaesthetics (WA RATP 2026)
Western Australian Inter-Hospital Rotating Scheme
Registrar - Trainee - Anaesthetics
Please note this is for the 2026 Registrar Intake
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments for 6 or 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 28/08/2026.
Appointments for this position will not commence until 2026.
Position Profile:
The Registrar - Trainee - Anaesthetics will gain a broad experience in all areas of anaesthetic practice to develop the skills and abilities of a specialist anaesthetist. The Registrar will also be involved in routine duties of departments as determined by the Director and under the supervision and guidance of anaesthesia specialists. Anaesthetic Registrars will be rotated to, and will be required to work at, any hospital within the training scheme as allocated. Whilst in the training program, trainees will be supervised in accordance with ANZCA requirements.
Western Australian Rotational Anaesthesia Training Program (WA RATP) Profile:
The WA Anaesthesia Training Program is a rotational program that currently includes training in the following hospitals; Albany Health Campus, Armadale Hospital, Bunbury Regional Hospital, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fremantle Hospital, Geraldton Health Campus, Joondalup Health Campus, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Midland Health Campus, Osborne Park Hospital, Perth Children’s Hospital, Rockingham General Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
The WA RATP coordinates the selection process, appointments, and rotations through these hospitals for trainees in Introductory Training, Basic Training and Advanced Training Years 1 and 2, subject to ANZCA and WA RATP policies and guidelines.
The combined selection process and appointment of positions for this training program is carried out on behalf of the heads of departments of the above hospitals. The program is administered through the Medical Workforce department at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Rotation through the above hospitals allows the trainee to gain a wide range of experience in different hospital settings, covering all areas of general and subspecialty training required by the ANZCA training program. Trainees who are appointed to Introductory Training positions, and do not interrupt their employment to the WA RATP (except for reasons of parental leave, compassionate leave or extended sick leave) are guaranteed rotation to hospitals where all the required Clinical Fundamental and Specialised Study Units may be completed.
For trainees entering the program in more advanced years, and those who take a break in their training for reasons other than those named above, we will make every effort to meet their requirements for clinical unit completion, but this is not guaranteed.
Anaesthesia trainees are rotated through most of the teaching hospitals with specific rotations determined by the stage of training. Placements take consideration of trainee preferences and training requirements where possible, however rotations are not optional. Trainees may be required to work in a specific hospital or department in order to fulfil service requirements, even if the training time relates to a module already completed by the trainee. Overtime and rosters vary between the various hospitals according to their service requirements.
The WA RATP offers excellent training with ongoing support, great opportunities and a fantastic Perth lifestyle while working in anaesthetics.
The training program has an active teaching program with long courses, involving tutorials and exam practice for the part one and part two exams. In addition, there is an Introduction to Anaesthesia Course and Part Three Course held by ANZCA.
There is extensive support available for the trainees provided by anaesthetists in the ANZCA roles (supervisors of training, education officers, and rotational officers), individual hospital teaching programs and mentors, and the trainee committee.
Further details regarding the WA RATP are available in the attached application package.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
- Access to generous salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/
Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact WA RATP Selection Committee Chair Dr Nikki Harmey via HarmeyN@ramsayhealth.com.au
Application Instructions: Applicants MUST apply online at BOTH of the following sites:
Please note:
- A detailed ‘Application Information Package’ is provided with this advert and should be used by all applicants during the application process. - See Attachment:
Application Guide for Anaesthesia Training 2026.pdf
- Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. The same contact email address should be used for both application sites.
- For BOTH of the above application sites, applicants are advised to submit a copy of their statement addressing the selection criteria and a curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. We request that you provide the details of three referees.
- It is expected that at least one of your referees is your training supervisor or Head of Department from your current or recent (within the last 12 months) employment and, if you have had critical care employment experience, that another of your referees is your training supervisor or Head of Department from that position.
- Applicants must ensure that their application is received in full using BOTH of the above sites prior to the closing date and time.
- These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact:
MedCareersWA Applications: MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
RedCap Applications: Andrew.Lee@health.wa.gov.au
Other Conditions:
- This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
- North Metropolitan/East Metropolitan/South Metropolitan/Child and Adolescent Health Services will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
- WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 16th June 2025 at 16:00 AWST.
Attachments:
Application Information Package: Application Guide for Anaesthesia Training 2026.pdf
JDF: Registrar - Trainee - Anaesthesia - 001905 - MP 1-7 JDF.pdf
WWC: WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf
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