RMO WBA Program - Armadale Health Service and Rockingham General Hospital

 

The IMG Pathway to registration project is a WA government-funded initiative that provides opportunity for IMGs who are Australian citizens or permanent residents currently living in WA and not currently registered to work as a medical practitioner in Australia, to obtain registration and employment in WA.  

Under the auspices of this project, applications are invited from eligible applicants to participate in a 12- month Workplace-based Assessment (WBA) program at Rockingham General Hospital (RGH) or Armadale Health Service (AHS).  Successful applicants will be offered employment as a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Year 1 and supported to undertake the AMC-accredited WBA program at the respective hospital. The program is anticipated to commence in January 2026 and runs for 12 months. 

The WBA 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)

 

Eligibility to Apply:

1. Essential:  Evidence you have completed a medical degree and internship from an overseas training institution recognised by the AMC and the World Directory of Medical Schools (external link).
2. Essential:  Have never been registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
3. Essential:  Currently living in WA and have proof of permanent residency or Australian Citizenship.
4. Essential:  Evidence you have passed the AMC Computer Adaptive Test Multiple Choice Questionnaire (AMC CAT MCQ) examination.
5. Essential:  Evidence you have met the English Language skills registration standard (external link) of the Medical Board of Australia.
6. Essential:  Evidence you have completed a minimum six-week observership program within a Western Australian (WA) hospital within the past 2 years.

 

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

 

Essential Selection Criteria:

Please individually address each of the following essential selection criteria in a cover letter and attach to your application.

1. Eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia
2. Evidence of successful completion of a minimum 6-week observership program within a WA hospital setting within the past 2 years.
3. Recent experience as a remunerated medical practitioner within a hospital setting across one or more disciplines of medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, paediatrics, women’s health and mental health. Please note that roles of a voluntary nature, those that were not financially renumerated or those conducted entirely in a clinic or outpatient setting are not considered sufficient for this criterion.
4. Demonstrated communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work appropriately with patients, their families and an inter-professional health care team(s).
5. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to provide safe, timely patient centred care.
6. Demonstrated participation in continuing medical education activities to maintain and upgrade knowledge and skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
8. Commitment to safety and quality in WA healthcare through awareness of safe clinical practice within own limitations, and continuous improvement of patient outcomes.

 

Essential Application Documents:

1.  Cover letter detailing your eligibility to the role against each of the essential selection criteria. (Each selection criteria must be individually addressed).
2. Detailed curriculum vitae which demonstrates your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
3. Evidence of both your WA residential address and your citizenship or permanent residency.
4. Evidence of completion of AMC CAT MCQ examination.
5. Evidence demonstrating that you meet the Medical Board’s English Language skills registration standard (external link).
6. Evidence of your medical degree and internship from an overseas training institution recognised by the AMC (external link).
7. Evidence of completion of a minimum six week observership program within a Western Australian (WA) hospital within the past 2 years.

 

Applicants selected for interview may be required to provide a Statement of Service issued on official hospital letterhead from a recent employer, confirming renumerated clinical employment as a medical practitioner within a hospital setting. The statement should specify the duration and nature of the role, across one or more disciplines of medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, paediatrics, women’s health, and mental health. Applicants are encouraged to arrange this documentation in advance to avoid delays if shortlisted.

This application process is only for applicants meeting the above eligibility criteria. Recruitment to all other RMO positions is undertaken through the RMO and Service Medical Registrar (annual and mid-year) Centralised Recruitment process. Further information about medical recruitment in WA is available on the Medical Recruitment website or by contacting medicalrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au.

Further information about WBA program in WA hospitals for candidates currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia is available here.

Additional information about the WBA program including candidate fees can be found in the attached WBA Selection and Application Guides.  For further information about the WBA program please contact the relevant hospital’s contact listed below.

Please Note: A candidate who accepts a place in the 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. 

 

Conditions of Participation:

Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of the following:

• Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website.
• Criminal Record Screening Check.
• 100 Point Identification Check.
• Health Assessment.

 

Application Instructions: 

You must apply online through MedCareersWA with a valid email address. Please do not send application documents (e.g., resumes and cover letters) directly to WA Health emails. All communication will be sent through MedCareersWA. Late or email applications will not be considered.

This is a pool placement opportunity.  Should a successful applicant decline or vacate the program, then the next most suitable applicant may be selected from this process.  This pool will close on 7 June 2026.

Further Information:

• Questions relating to the application process: medicalrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au
• If you are experiencing problems with MedCareersWA:  medjobs@health.wa.gov.au
• If you have a question about the WBA program at either site:

Armadale Health Service:

       E: AKG.PostgraduateMedicalEducation@health.wa.gov.au

       P: 9391 2946

 

Rockingham General Hospital:

E:  RGH.MedicalEducation@health.wa.gov.au

P:  9599 4054

 

Attachments:

WBA Selection and Appointment Guidelines RGH WBA Selection and Appointment Guidelines for RGH including Observership V7.pdf

WBA Selection and Appointment Guidelines AHS  AKG Selection and Appointment Guidelines for Observership and WBA Final V4.4.pdf

Application Guide – IMG Pathway to Registration – 2025 Application Guide RMO WBA Medcareers v5.pdf

Job Description: Resident Medical Officer – EMHS  EMHS RMO JDF.pdf

Job Description: Resident Medical Officer – SMHS Resident Medical Officer - 510677 Year 1-3 May 2023.pdf

Factsheet – WBA Program WBA Fact Sheet .pdf