Immediate Start 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 Shannon.Starnes@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to apply online via MedCareersWA. Applicants must have a current, valid email address which will be used for communication. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Required Documents

- A detailed curriculum vitae (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.
- 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.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices and a smoke-free environment.

Other Conditions

- WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Applicants must undergo criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past 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. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms, nor pay fees to such organisations 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 Reference: 492986 / VCID994440

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