Registrar - Trainee - Geriatrics

Western Australian Inter-Hospital Rotating Scheme

Registrar – Trainee – Geriatrics

Please note this is for the 2026 Registrar Intake.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full 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 28/02/2026.

Appointments for this position will not commence until 2026.

Position Profile:
This position provides a high-quality clinical service to older 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 to address the medical needs of the patients and coordinate rehabilitation. They will conduct community assessments and provide teachings to junior doctors and allied health disciplines.  Positions may involve working within Orthogeriatric, Perioperative and Rehabilitation in The Home services.

Applicants will be considered for positions across the Perth Metropolitan and Country Health Services participating in the Inter-Hospital Rotating Scheme (IHRS) including: Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG); Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG); Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Hospital Group (SCGOPHCG); Armadale Health Service, Joondalup Health Campus; SJOG Midland Public Hospital; Rockingham General Hospital; Bunbury Regional Hospital; and Albany Health Campus.

Area Profile(s):
Applicants will be considered for various positions at tertiary sites across the Metropolitan Health Service, participating in the Inter-Hospital Rotating Scheme, including:           

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical service including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

As part of rotation arrangements applicants may also be allocated to primary health sites including:

• Joondalup Health Campus
• Armadale Health Service
• Fremantle Hospital
• Rockingham General Hospital
• St John of God Midland
• Albany Health Campus
• Bunbury Regional Hospital 

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 Shabana Ahamed via Fiona Stanley Hospital switchboard (08) 6152 2222.

Application Instruction:
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 04/08/2025 to the selection panel - email: Tania.Pullella@health.wa.gov.au). Please note: A formal interview may be required.

New Applicants including those who are in the process of completing the FRACP clinical examination and have an interest in Geriatric Medicine (for rotations in 2026) or

• Service Registrars in an accredited Geriatric Medicine rotation or

• Dual trainees commencing Geriatric Medicine in 2026 or

• If you have had an interruption to training (> 12 months, excluding parental leave).

You are required to apply via MedCareersWA and answer the relevant essential criteria. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to a formal interview process. 

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:

1. A cover letter of no more than 500 words.
2. 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.
3. Applicants are advised to write a 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: 28 July 2025 at 4:00pm AWST

MedCareers Ref 492867 / VCID 974351

Attachments:
JDF:  Registrar - Trainee - Geriatrics - 006864 - MP 1-7 JDF.pdf
WWC:  WWC Applicant Advice 2017.pdf