Resident Medical Officer

Overview
Rockingham General Hospital is seeking applications from qualified
Resident Medical Officers
(RMOs) interested in joining our Acute Medical Team. This 6-month fixed-term opportunity will offer suitable qualified RMOs the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience in an acute hospital setting.
Vacancies
Emergency Department
General Medicine
Additional vacancies across the hospital may be filled via this process
Responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the Rockingham General Hospital multidisciplinary team, the RMO provides a high quality of clinical service to hospital patients under the supervision of clinical supervisors including Registrars, Consultants and other senior staff.
Recruitment pool and contracts
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s). 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 31/12/2026.
About SMHS
South Metropolitan Health Service delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. Our Values guide our work in every action, including recruitment and employment.
Diversity and inclusion
SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. We ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Contact and further information
Want to know more? Contact Dr Wouter Gerryts – Head of Department Emergency at or Dr Raj Malvathu – Head of Department General Medicine at
Application process
If you are ready to apply, please follow the instructions below.
Apply online via MedCareersWA. Applicants must have a current, valid email address. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Your application should include: a copy of your current CV; a cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the essential selection criteria; the names and contact details of two referees.
Referees
: It is preferable for referees to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Multiple applications will not be considered. If multiple documents are uploaded, the last document may be the only one considered by the panel.
Important
: Applications submitted without a curriculum vitae (CV) will be invalid. If you experience difficulties while applying online, contact
Eligibility and conditions
Are you eligible? Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health is committed to diversity and eliminating discrimination. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health policies require criminal records screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour.
Other conditions
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
SMHS will only accept applications with necessary information; unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for similar vacancies.
Lodgement is system generated. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. MedCareers Ref / VCID
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