Centralised recruitment

The centralised recruitment process allows applicants to submit ONE application to cover THREE site and specialty preferences for employment as an SSR with the participating WA health service employers/sites listed.

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group (FSFHG)

• General Surgery
• Ear Nose and Throat
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Urology

South Metropolitan Health Service

Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH)

• General Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Ear Nose and Throat
• Ophthalmology

Child and Adolescent Health Services

Royal Perth Bentley Group (RPBG) (Including WACHS)

• General Surgery
• Ear Nose and Throat
• Trauma Surgery
• Plastic Surgery

East Metropolitan Health Service

Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group (SCGOPHCG)

• General Surgery – Surgical Assessment Unit
• Upper GI
• Breast Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Transplant
• Ear Nose and Throat
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Plastic Surgery

North Metropolitan Health Service

Joondalup Health Campus (JHC)

• General Surgery
• Urology
• Plastic Surgery

Joondalup Health Campus

Application process

Applications are accepted through MedCareersWA, and contracts will be issued from the relevant participating Primary Employing Health Services (PEHS).

All applications must be submitted by the close of the application period, which will be advertised on MedCareersWA.

To be considered for an SSR position, you must provide evidence you:

• Are eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia;
• Have and can demonstrate the qualifications, essential skills and experience required for the position, as described in the job description form;
• Have worked for a minimum of 12 months as a registered medical practitioner in an Australian hospital or comparable hospital setting within the last 3 years

Application documents

The following items will form part of your application and will need to be prepared prior to commencing the online recruitment process through MedCareersWA.  

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia – information on your current registration status, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) number and registration type/pathway, or evidence of eligibility for registration.
• Your statement addressing the selection criteria.
• Your theatre logbook.
• Your curriculum vitae outlining education, medical qualifications and employment experience.
• Your cover letter.

Selection

Eligible applicants will be assessed and ranked by a selection panel.

This process is competitive and merit-based which means it is an independent assessment that considers the skills, knowledge and abilities relevant to the work-related requirements and position outcomes.

The selection panels operate in accordance with Public Sector Commission (PSC) standards. If your application is assessed as suitable, you will be recommended for the suitable pool.  

It is important to be aware that some specialties may conduct interviews as part of their assessment of applicants. If you are selected for an interview, you will be emailed directly from the specialty with the relevant interview details. You will need to ensure you have access to your emails and availability to attend any interviews if required.