The Metropolitan Community Residency Program (CRP) is a respected and competitive training opportunity for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) in Western Australia. Delivered in partnership with Silverchain, this program offers RMOs the chance to expand their clinical capabilities in a supported and intellectually stimulating community care environment.

This rotation is particularly suited to RMOs seeking to strengthen their clinical independence and decision-making skills while gaining insight into the delivery of palliative care in a metropolitan community setting. This is one of a limited number of opportunities available to RMOs to experience community care in a metropolitan setting prior to making a vocational decision.

This placement will be based at the Silverchain Peel hub, providing RMOs with the opportunity to work in a growing outer-metropolitan community and gain experience delivering care across diverse patient populations.

Program Overview
Eligible RMOs will complete a palliative care rotation with Silverchain while remaining contracted and salaried by their Primary Employing Health Service. The CRP term is offered by secondment and is available to RMOs employed at:

• Fiona Stanley Hospital
• Royal Perth Hospital
• Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a 2027 RMO position at one of the participating hospitals
• Hold general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Be a graduate of an Australian Medical School
• Hold a valid C-class driver’s licence
• Own a personal vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
• Hold a current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 years)
• Provide evidence of completion of Basic Life Support training (or higher)

Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit the following via the ‘Supporting Documents’ section of their MedCareersWA application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter (maximum one page) addressing the following:
• A brief explanation of why you wish to undertake a metropolitan CRP placement
• What skills and experiences you will bring to the metropolitan CRP placement
• A statement confirming that you meet the following eligibility criteria:
• Have a valid Australian driver’s license, own personal vehicle and comprehensive car insurance
• Hold a current Police Clearance
• Have completed Basic Life Support training

Successful applicants will be required to provide Silver Chain with additional credentialing information & documentation.  The request will be issued approximately 8 weeks before the commencement of the term with all documentation due two weeks before the term begins.

This placement offers a unique and formative experience that supports professional growth, clinical development, and informed career decision-making.

Applicants with an interest in working in the Peel region are encouraged to apply.

We encourage eligible RMOs to apply and take advantage of this rare opportunity to work in a leading community-based healthcare setting.

For Further Job Related Information: Please contact Rachel Carey in the Medical Workforce team at medicalrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au

Additional Information – General Practice Pathway
RMOs with an interest in pursuing General Practice (GP) training are encouraged to explore the GP Hospital Training Pathway (GPHTP), which offers access to rotations aligned with GP training goals. Further information and the expression of interest process can be found at:

GP Hospital Training Pathway – health.wa.gov.au