Job opportunity

South Metropolitan Health Services 2026 Mid-Year Registrar Intake

Registrar - Service - Psychiatry

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 6-12 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 30/10/2026.

Position Profiles:
Fremantle Hospital (FH) MHS situated at Alma St Centre provides multidisciplinary Inpatient and community treatment for patients aged 18years and over through a range of services. In addition to continuing care community mental health teams there is also a Neurostimulation unit providing ECT and rTMS, Home Treatment Team, Assertive Treatment Team (ATT), Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) and Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) Team. The Older Adult program includes a Community Mental Health Team (FOAMHS) and an Inpatient Team. Other services include Dual Diagnosis, Wellness Clinic, Hampton House (Step up-Step down service), and Group therapy. The service also provides input to the medical and surgical wards through its Consultation Liaison Psychiatry service.

All medical staff are supervised by accredited supervisors and work closely with the Consultant. FHMHS prides itself in its provision of trauma informed, evidence based and recovery focussed person-centred care in a professional working environment and culture along with emphasis on team work.

Area Profiles:
Fremantle Hospital (FH) is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.

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

• 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 Nik Smith via Nik.Smith@health.wa.gov

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.

Requirements - Eligibility for appointment to the Service Registrar position requires successful completion of AMC Part 2. Candidates who have not completed AMC Part 2 will not be considered.

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

Application Guide: How To Apply
Registrar Information: Registrars

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 embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 

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
• South 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