WA Intensive Care Training Pathway

 

This is a recruitment process for the WA Intensive Care Training Pathway with employment contracts being allocated based on training rotation allocations.

 

Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointments for 6, 12, 18, 24 or 36 months, commencing in February 2026, with the possibility of extension(s) based on adhering to satisfactory training requirements required by the WA Intensive Care Training Pathway.

 

This recruitment process allows applicants to submit one application in which they can be deemed successful to the WA Intensive Care Training Pathway and secure employment.  

Applicants will be asked to indicate training rotation preferences in the WA Intensive Care Training Pathway Application Form. An online link for the WAICTP Application Form is attached to the MedCareersWA application. 

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 31/12/2025.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The WA Intensive Care Training Pathway (WAICTP) is a networked training pathway open to current and future Intensive Care Medicine trainees in Western Australia. The Pathway enables trainees to complete the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) Training Program requirements in a streamlined fashion by providing access to training rotations, integrating training across tertiary, outer metropolitan and rural health services, and supporting individual education needs.

The Pathway does not replace the existing intensive care training process in WA. The Pathway provides prospective trainees with a structured approach to time based, rotational, assessment-based College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) requirements.

In 2026 the Pathway supports training rotations in the following hospitals:

• Armadale Health Service
• Fiona Stanley Hospital
• Joondalup Health Campus
• King Edward Memorial Hospital
• Perth Children’s Hospital
• Rockingham General Hospital
• Royal Flying Doctor Service (Jandakot Base)
• Royal Perth Hospital
• Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
• St John of God Midland Hospital
• WACHS Albany Health Campus
• WACHS Bunbury Hospital
• WACHS Geraldton Health Campus
• WACHS Northam Health Service

The WAICTP coordinates the selection process, appointments and rotations for trainees in Phase 0, Phase 1 and Phase 2 of training with the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM). The combined selection process and appointment of positions for the Pathway is carried out by the WAICTP Selection Committee. Representatives from all participating hospitals directly involved in the recruitment of intensive care medicine trainees are members of the WAICTP Selection Committee. The recruitment pool is managed by WA Country Health Service with employment contracts issued based on training rotation allocations. 

Training rotations available at the participating hospital’s provide access to mandatory training rotations and training time required by the CICM Training program while allowing trainees to gain a wide range of experiences in different hospital settings.

 

SALARY

MP Year 1-7 $146,579 to $195,662 p.a.*

*includes base salary $120,492 to $164,513 pa, professional development allowance $10,969 pa and 11.5% employer contributed superannuation. Rates as 3 September 2024.

Appointment will be made based on assessment of skills and experience.

 WA Health Employee Benefits:

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse states in the world

• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be considered for the WA Intensive Care Training Pathway you must provide evidence that you have:

• General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia; and
• Three or more years of postgraduate clinical experience; and
• Eligibility to register with CICM after completing six months of experience in a CICM accredited ICU; or Registration with College of Intensive Care Medicine; and
• Can demonstrate that you have the qualifications, essential skills and experience required for the position, as described in the job description form, and (separate) application selection criteria.

NOTE: Applicants that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be considered ineligible and therefore not progress.

 

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact the WAICTP Coordination Team, Tessa Jack, A/Senior Project Officer on 08 6391 0630 or email WAICTP@health.wa.gov.au  

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are requested submit an application by selecting the “apply” button at the top right.

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 documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:

• WAICTP Application Form (Click here to complete the 2026 WAICTP Application Form)
• Curriculum vitae summarising your experience.
• Written statement addressing the Selection Criteria (located on page 6 of the WAICTP Application Guide).
• Two nominated referees within your application.  It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
• RFDS Medical Skills Questionnaire (only required if preferencing RFDS).

 2026 WAICTP - RFDS Medical Skills Questionnaire.PDF

 2026 WAICTP - Application Guide.pdf

 2026 - WAICTP - Application Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please note that the Application Form is an online form. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required. 

 

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

 

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and/or search firms will not be accepted, and fees will not be paid to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider to the advertisement of the vacancy.

 

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Joondalup Health Campus is part of Ramsay Health Care Australia.  Employment terms and conditions are contained within the Ramsay Health Care Employment Agreement and may differ from WA Health Hospitals.
• St John of God Health Care employment terms and conditions are contained within the St John of God Health Care Enterprise Agreement and may differ from WA Health hospitals.
• 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 
• 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.
• WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
• Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Lodgment is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on Monday 07/04/2025 AWST will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.