This centralised Resident Medical Officer (RMO) recruitment process is for all applicants wishing to be considered for a position at the participating WA Health Services, listed below.

Closing Date: 2017-06-14 12:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Current 2017 WA Health employed Interns wishing to be considered for an RMO position at a WA Health Service, other than where they are currently employed, also need to apply through this process.

If you are a current WA Intern wishing to continue at your current employing Health Service (Fiona Stanley Hospital, Royal Perth Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital OR WA Country Health Service) as a Resident Medical Officer for the 2018/2019 clinical years, you must apply through a separate process by submitting an Expression of Interest. More information is available in the attached RMO Application Guide. 

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full-Time, Fixed Term Part-Time (hours negotiable – minimum 20hrs per week) RMO appointments for the 2018 clinical year. 

Contracts may be offered for 6, 9, 12, 18 or 24 months.  

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 29 September 2017 for the 2018 clinical year commencing 15 January 2018. 

Participating hospitals and health services include:

Fiona Stanley Hospital

Royal Perth Hospital

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Perth Children’s Hospital

King Edward Memorial Hospital

WA Country Health Service

Joondalup Health Campus*

* Joondalup Health Campus is part of Ramsay Health Care. Employment terms and conditions are contained within the Ramsay Health Care Employment Agreement. 

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, it may also be used to fill other ‘similar’ vacancies throughout the above health services. 

In addition to this, should a successful applicant decline a vacancy, then other applicants appointed to the pool may also be selected from this process. 

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. 

Eligibility to Apply: 

Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia and eligible to work in Australia. 

Preference for appointment will be given to practitioners who have worked in Australian hospitals or competent authority hospitals within the last two years.

Further information can be found at: www.medicalboard.gov.au/Registration.aspx 

Other Conditions:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. Evidence of valid Australian citizenship, permanent residency, temporary residency (or eligibility to obtain) must be provided prior to commencement
• Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au/default.htm.
• Criminal Record Screening Check
• Pre-Employment Integrity Check
• Pre-Placement Health Screening Clearance Check; and
• Evidence of registration as a Medical Practitioner by the Medical Board of Australia must be provided prior to commencement 

Employee Benefits: 

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

• 9.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For more information go to www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation/
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance

Selection Criteria: 

Please click on the attached Job Description Form to view the selection criteria.

For Further Job Related Information: 

The PMCWA website has more information about completing an application. You can also contact PMCWA at pmcwa.rmo@health.wa.gov.au. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au.   

Application Instructions:

Applicants must to apply online via MedJobsWA. Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for all communication.

EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Please attach the relevant documents from the following list.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CV/ RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

Please include:

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume (required – maximum of three pages).

• Details of your educational background. 
• Medical employment history including any involvement with research. 
• The names and contact details of TWO professional referees who have supervised past clinical work within the past 24 months. (Please include the referee's email address).

2. Statement addressing each of the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria listed in the attached JDF (required). 

• If you are applying to WA Country Health Service (WACHS), Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) or King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) please provide additional specific statements addressing the WACHS only, PCH only and/or KEMH only selection criteria as applicable.

3. Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages) including:

• Desired career path and interests.
• Specific requirements if requesting to work part time.
• Any scholarships or rural bonding received.

4. Proof of Citizenship and Residency status (required) e.g. copy of passport and (if applicable) copy of current visa OR Australian birth certificate.

5. Evidence of English language skills registration standard (required, if applicable). 

6. Two recent End of Term Assessments (optional, hospitals may accept term assessments as an alternative to seeking formal referee reports). 

7. AMC Certificate (required, if applicable). 

8. AMC Multiple Choice Questionnaire results (optional, if applicable).

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. 

Basic Physician Training (BPT) applicants only: 

Please allow plenty of time to complete your application, as extra documents will be required. See BPT FAQ (attached) for more information. 

Note: The RMO recruitment process is extremely competitive with a large number of highly qualified and experienced applicants. 

To apply for this vacancy, please visit MedJobsWA.

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 prior to advertisement of vacancy.

APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ONLINE APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.