WA Cancer Fellowships 2027
Job Listing: WA Cancer Fellowships 2027 for Medical Practitioners – MedCareersWA
Hospitals: Various
Category: Fellow
Position title: WA Cancer Fellowships 2027
Employment type: Fixed Term Full Time; Fixed Term Part Time
Opening at: 20 March 2026
Closing at: 1:00 pm AWST, 15 May 2026
Pay scale: Registrar and Senior Registrar
WA Department of Health
WA Cancer Fellowships 2027 for Medical Practitioners – MedCareersWA
Closing Date: 1:00PM AWST Monday, 15 May 2026
Position Profile
The Department of Health WA Cancer Fellowship program provides workforce development opportunities to improve health outcomes for Western Australians affected by cancer. Medical practitioners are supported in the program to expand their experiences and skills in cancer research and specialised training that cannot be funded through usual clinical pathways.
Funding is provided through 2 streams, to conduct research (Research Stream) or to acquire new specialised skills (Training Stream) over a 12-month period
WA Cancer Fellowship positions are being made available for the 2027 registrar year in accordance with Registrar Year 1 to Senior Registrar Year 2 rates as per the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement 2024.
Eligibility to Apply and Application Instructions:
Applicants are required to complete the WA Cancer Fellowships 2027 Application Form (Research or Training Stream) and submit via MedCareersWA. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria as per section 2 of the WA Cancer Fellowships 2027 Guidelines for Applicants.
For further information regarding the Fellowship:
Email: cancernetwork@health.wa.gov.au
Phone number: 08 9222 0200
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Program Webpage: WA Cancer Fellowships – MedCareersWA
The Department of Health WA Cancer Fellowship program provides workforce development opportunities to improve health outcomes for Western Australians affected by cancer. Medical practitioners are supported in the program to expand their experiences and skills in cancer research and specialised training that cannot be funded through usual clinical pathways.
Funding is provided through 2 streams.
Training Stream
The training stream may include on the job training provided within a hospital department under the direction of a specialist to learn new techniques, skills and/or approaches to screening, diagnosis and clinical cancer care. New techniques, skills and other outcomes of training must be demonstrated with evidence provided via a logbook or audit.
Research Stream
The research stream may include one discrete project, multiple short projects or a component of a larger long-term research project provided that the component of research proposed has its own discrete outcomes and can be completed within the 12-month period.
Guidelines
For more information including the application process, eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and appointment please refer to the WA Cancer Fellowships Guidelines.
Attachment 2_2027 WA Cancer Fellowships_Guidelines for Applicants.pdf
How to apply
Applicants must complete the WA Cancer Fellowships Application Form and submit via MedCareersWA (link to job listing board). Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Attachment 4_2027 WA Cancer Fellowships_Application Form (Training Stream).docx
Attachment 3_2027 WA Cancer Fellowships_Application Form (Research Stream).docx
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