Job opportunity

Salary: Year 1-7 $155,932 to $208,619 p.a. (inclusive of base salary, 12% superannuation and professional development allowance at 3 September 2026)

Please note this is for the 2027 Registrar Intake

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 6 or 12 months with the possibility of extension(s).

Part-Time employment (minimum 0.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE)) may be possible dependent on operational requirements and is primarily through job share arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any preference for part-time employment in advance.

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 31/01/2027. 

Appointments for this position will not commence until 2027.

Position Profile:
Positions are available as part of the PathWest Microbiology training program. Medical Practitioners committed to entering or continuing in a training program in Microbiology and who have appropriate qualifications registrable in WA are invited to apply to the 2027 training program. PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is the sole public pathology provider in the state of Western Australia and offers a comprehensive, best practice Microbiology service to WA tertiary hospitals, private practices and regional areas throughout the state. All positions in the program are accredited for training to attain the Fellowship of the RCPA and for trainees seeking combined fellowships with the RACP. Infectious Diseases trainees who require 6 months of Microbiology training to satisfy requirements of the RACP are also encouraged to apply.

Positions are located at the major teaching hospitals in metropolitan Perth and are part of a rotating inter-hospital training system. Successful applicants will be allocated to a 6 or 12 month appointment at one of the PathWest laboratories co-located with tertiary hospitals in Perth i.e. QEII Medical Centre, or Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Area Profile: 
With over 2,000 employees across an extensive range of pathology and support services, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA is committed to providing excellence and innovation in pathology testing, teaching and research. We offer a round-the-clock commitment to the health needs of the entire WA community through our laboratory facilities, collection centres, results lines and on-call clinicians. Our pathology services cover the broadest range of routine, complex and rare tests, and our active teaching, research and pathology development programs assist not only in enhancing diagnostic accuracy but also in improving the understanding of disease processes and of clinical care.

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 Dr David New on (08) 9224 2244.

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 statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the relevant Job Description Form which is attached to the advertisement.
2. Detailed curriculum vitae (including 2 x referees) that is no more than 4 x A4 pages. This should summarise your experience and how you are able to meet the positions requirements.
3. A cover letter detailing intentions regarding advanced training, specifically whether the application is for microbiology only, dual training or to complete the required time for Infectious Diseases training,

Please note: Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates if required, in early August.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa or be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

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.

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.

PathWest/North Metropolitan/South Metropolitan/Child Adolescent Health Services 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.

CLOSING DATE: 06/07/2026 at 4:00pm AWST