Clinical Observer

Overview

Salary: Fixed Term Unremunerated Clinical Placement

Location: Perth CBD

Unit/Division: Royal Perth Hospital - Clinical Services

Please note this is for the 2026 Medical Observer-ship Programme intake.

Position Profile

An exciting opportunity is available for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to gain an orientation to the Australian healthcare system at Royal Perth Hospital, as part of the Clinical Observership Program for 2026. This East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) initiative seeks to support eligible IMGs who are not currently registered as medical practitioners, to gain an orientation to the hospital and healthcare system in Western Australia. The Clinical Observership Program is an unpaid opportunity, of typically 3 months duration (depending on individual knowledge and experience) and provides access to the hospital’s clinical teaching and educational resources. Upon successful completion of the Clinical Observership Program, and subject to availability, applicants may be afforded the opportunity to progress to employment as a Resident Medical Officer with Royal Perth Bentley Group.

Area Profile

Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Shannon Starnes via email: Shannon.Starnes@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA. 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 documents as part of their application in order to be considered for appointment:

- A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.

- Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria. Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria.

Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Other Information

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. 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.

Other Conditions

- 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.

- East Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 29th September 2025 at 4:00pm AWST.

MedCareers Ref 492986 / VCID994440

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