WA Intensive Care Training Pathway (WAICTP)

The WA Intensive Care Training Pathway is a structured training network offering:

🎯 Streamlined progression through required training

📍 Access to mandatory rotations

📚 Enhanced educational support.

The Pathway includes training rotations at the following hospitals:

🏥 Armadale Health Service

🏥 Fiona Stanley Hospital

🏥 Joondalup Health Campus

🏥 King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women

🏥 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

Eligibility

Applications are open to medical practitioners who 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, current eligibility to apply to the CICM training program, or Registration with College of Intensive Care Medicine.

Curious to know more?

If you have questions about the WAICTP reach out to the contact below for more information.

Medical Education Unit - WA Country Health Service

Tessa Jack, Senior Project Officer

(08) 6391 0630

WAICTP@health.wa.gov.au

Key Dates

2027 WA Intensive Care Training Pathway

Applications open March 2026

Application Process

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Inside the WA Intensive Care Training Pathway experience

Among the first cohort of trainees is Dr Frank Winfield, who brings not only a wealth of experience but also a deep commitment to supporting healthcare in country WA.

For Frank, who grew up in country WA, joining the pathway felt like a natural fit.

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Returning to his roots, Frank finds country healthcare both professionally challenging and personally fulfilling.

“Never knowing what will come through the door keeps things interesting. Country hospital environments are always welcoming, supportive, and enjoyable to be part of.”

“Country hospital environments are always welcoming, supportive and enjoyable to be part of.

Living and working in a small community allows healthcare professionals to form deeper relationships with their patients.”

The WA ICTP has played a crucial role in guiding Frank through his intensive care journey. The pathway provides mentorship, education and the flexibility to work in different country communities while pursuing professional goals.

“The pathway has demystified my training journey, offering a seamless progression toward my goals,” said Frank.

“The flexibility to move across country WA with my partner (a trainee on a different WACHS pathway), while pursuing my career has been another invaluable benefit.”

Frank hopes to work as a consultant at a site like Bunbury, Albany or Broome, where he can contribute to growing Intensive Care Unit (ICU) services while enjoying the country lifestyle.

“With intensive care in WA broadening to several locations outside the metropolitan area, I would love the opportunity to be involved in a growing ICU in a smaller site.”

Interested in the WA ICTP? Contact the team at WAICTP@health.wa.gov.au for more information.

Application Process

The application process for the WAICTP is separate to the centralised recruitment application process for RMOs and Service Medical or Surgical Registrars.

Recruitment to the pathway and ongoing employment

The WAICTP will be advertised on MedCareersWA. Applications open early March, with successful applicants interviewed in late April/early May.

The WAICTP oversees 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 are managed by the WAICTP Selection Committee, which includes representatives from the participating hospitals.

The recruitment pool is managed by WA Country Health Service, with employment contracts issued directly by Health Service Providers (HSP) based on training rotation allocations.

Training rotations available at the participating hospitals allow access to mandatory training rotations and required training time specified by the CICM Training Program.

This structure ensures trainees gain diverse experiences across different hospital settings, including tertiary, outer metropolitan, and rural services.