Clinical Observer

This is a voluntary position.

Please note this is for the 2027 Medical Observer-ship Programme intake. 

Position Profile: An exciting opportunity is available for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) living in Australia to gain an orientation to the Australian healthcare system at Royal Perth Hospital, as part of the Clinical Observership Program for 2027.

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 Mt Lawley Group.

Area Profile:Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Mt Lawley 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 ***************@health.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions: 
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA (Please note: 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 all of the following documents as part of their application to be considered for appointment:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria. Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria.
3. Evidence of your medical degree as per the selection criteria.
4. Evidence of your current valid Australian visa with full working rights.
5. Evidence of your successful completion of Australian Medical Council Part 1 Multiple Choice Questionnaire Examination.
6. Evidence of your demonstrated English language proficiency through successful completion of an English language proficiency test as per the selection criteria.

Please note: Applications submitted by applicants not currently residing in Australia will be considered ineligible and will not be reviewed. Applications missing one or more of the required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

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. 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 7th September 2026 at 4:00pm AWST.