Job opportunity

Please note this is for the 2027 Resident Medical Officer Intake. 

Resident Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time Appointments for 12 months 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.

Position Profile: 
We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced Resident Medical Officers to our Emergency Department for a 12-month period. It is intended that this will assist in developing skills in Emergency Medicine in a focussed manner for doctors at Resident Medical Officer level. There is the opportunity to specifically develop skills in trauma care, bedside ultrasound and in clinical toxicology. In this role you will provide a high-quality clinical service to all hospital patients under the supervision of Clinical Supervisors including Consultants and Registrars within a multidisciplinary team. You will also be required to work within your ability and according to the hospital’s core values of Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. In this role you will also expand your knowledge and skills through the available learning opportunities.

Area Profile: 
Armadale Health Service (AHS) which incorporates Armadale Hospital and Armadale Mental Health Service, is one of Australia’s leading public hospitals delivering quality health care to the community.  The hospital is located 34km south-east of the Perth CBD.  

The Emergency Department (ED) provides a 24-hour emergency service for adults and children. We care for people whose health conditions are serious and require urgent attention including Obstetrics, paediatric and neonatal emergencies. More than 60,000 people come through our department each year.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Attractive training opportunities for doctors pursuing a future career in Emergency Medicine, including access to a structured step-up program.
• Opportunity to complete the AMC Workplace Based Assessment (WBA) Program.
• Professional development and Study Leave/assistance as outlined in the WA Health AMA Industrial Agreement.
• Access to generous salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Employer superannuation contribution - For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/

Conditions of Service: The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement; https://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/AMA award 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr Muhammad Wajid on (08) 9391 2599.

To Apply:
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 the following documents as part of their application in order 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 in the context of the advertised vacancy.
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, considered by the panel.

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

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.

Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au

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.

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: 

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
• 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.
• Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, WA Country Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.