WA Metropolitan Psychiatry
Training
PSYCHIATRY TRAINEE
REGISTRAR
FEBRUARY 2027
INTAKE
Position Reference Number:
Pool Ref 493180
Location: Various, across
the WA Metropolitan area
Salary: AMA Year 1 – 7
$145,044 – $198,142 (in accordance with
AMA Industrial Agreement 2024)
Job
Description: Successful applicants will be admitted
to the West Australian Metropolitan Training Program (WAMPT) and be
employed as Psychiatry Registrars by one of the Metropolitan Health
Service Providers (HSPs) below.
- North Metropolitan Health Service
(NMHS)
- East Metropolitan Health Service
(EMHS)
- South Metropolitan Health Service
(SMHS)
More information about each of
the Metropolitan Health Service Providers can be found at https://medcareerswa.health.wa.gov.au/psychiatry-traininginwa
WAMPT provides clinical and
formal supervised training experiences in accordance with the
requirements for obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australian and
New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), overseen by the
Psychiatry Training Committee Western Australia (WA
PTC).
Eligibility and
Essential selection criteria:
- Registration as a Medical
Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Eligible for admission to
the training program of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Psychiatrists for basic training (stages
1-3).
- Demonstrated desire to
obtain knowledge of/and experience in biological and
psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrated effective
communication (oral and written) and interpersonal
skills.
- Demonstrated ability to
work within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Understanding of
culturally safe practice, including provision of culturally
appropriate services to indigenous families and
communities.
Applicants are not required to prepare a
separate statement addressing the selection criteria but must
complete the CV proforma.
Referees: It
is highly desirable for referees to be current supervisors or
managers who can attest to your ability and competence. All
references should reflect recent experiences.
For further
job-related information: Please contact WA Metropolitan
Psychiatry Training Program on email WAMPTRecruit@health.wa.gov.au
Application
Instructions: Applicants must apply online via
MedCareersWA website – MedCareersWA - Department of Health
WA
Applications from
Agencies will not be considered.
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.
These positions are subject to
a Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please
refer to the WWC website at https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/
If applicants encounter any
technical issues whilst applying online, please
email: MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au
Closing Date: 22nd
June 2026
