Registrar - Trainee - Geriatrics
NM006864 Registrar - Trainee - Geriatrics MP Year 1-7 20260508
WWC Applicant Advice 2017
Western Australian Inter-Hospital Rotating Scheme
Registrar – Trainee – Geriatrics
Please note this is for the 2027 Registrar Intake.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time or 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 31/01/2027.
Appointments for this position will not commence until 2027.
Position Profile:
This position provides a high-quality clinical service to older adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, geriatric syndromes, and frailty. Successful applicants will work under the supervision of a Geriatric Medicine Specialist and within a multidisciplinary team. They will work in the hospital and/or community setting. They will provide teachings to junior doctors, students and other hospital staff.
Applicants will be considered for positions across the Perth Metropolitan and Country Health Services participating in the Inter-Hospital Rotating Scheme (IHRS) including:
- East Metropolitan Health Service - Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG), Mt Lawley Hospital, Armadale Health Service and St John of God Midland Public Hospital;
- South Metropolitan Health Service - Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) and Rockingham General Hospital;
- North Metropolitan Health Service - Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Hospital Group (SCGOPHCG) and Joondalup Health Campus; and
- WA Country Health Service - Bunbury Regional Hospital and Albany Health Campus.
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 Dr Dilan Siriwardena via Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital switchboard (08) 6457 3333.
Application Instruction for:
- New Applicants who wish to pursue Geriatric Medicine Advanced Training in 2027, including those who are in the process of completing RACP Basic Physician Training and are sitting the clinical examination in 2026.
- Dual trainees commencing Geriatric Medicine in 2027.
- Returning to training following an interruption to training (> 12 months) who have previously been selected into and commenced Geriatric Medicine Advanced Training.
You are required to apply via MedCareersWA and answer the relevant essential criteria. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to a formal interview process.
Current Geriatric Medicine IHRS Trainees will be eligible to extend your contract for 6-12 months subject to ongoing satisfactory progress in training, based upon satisfactory supervisor reports (to be submitted before Monday 10/08/2026 4pm AWST to the selection panel - email: SCGH.GARM@health.wa.gov.au). Please note: A formal interview may be required.
Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide the following documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:
- A cover letter of no more than 500 words.
- A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees, including preferably a Geriatrician whom you have worked with previously. One of your referees must be a current supervisor or manager. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
- A detailed statement addressing all the selection criteria as outlined in the relevant Job Description Form which is attached to the advertisement.
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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/South/ East Metropolitan Health Service and Child and Adolescent Health Service 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.
- Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
CLOSING DATE: 10 August 2026 at 4:00pm AWST
