Overview
Location: Rockingham
Unit/Division: South Metropolitan Health Service
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Casual
Rockingham General Hospital is seeking applications from qualified Resident Medical Officers interested in joining our Acute Medical Team.
This 6-month fixed-term chance will offer suitable qualified RMOs the opportunity to gain valuable on‑the‑job experience in an acute hospital setting.
Rockingham General Hospital currently has vacancies in the following specialty areas:
- Emergency Department
- General Medicine
- Additional vacancies across the hospital may be filled via this process
Working in collaboration with the Rockingham General Hospital multidisciplinary team, the RMO provides a high quality of clinical service to hospital patients under the supervision of clinical supervisors including Registrars, Consultants and other senior staff.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
Recruitment pool and duration
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments 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.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Requirements and eligibility
- Applicants must have a current, valid email address to apply online. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
- Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
- WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on ethical conduct.
- This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For details refer to the WWC website.
Application process and requirements
Want to know more? Contact relevant heads of department for more information:
Dr Wouter Gerryts – Head of Department Emergency:
Dr Raj Malvathu – Head of Department General Medicine:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. Your application should include:
- A copy of your current CV
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the essential selection criteria as outlined in the job description form
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role
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 allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.
Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety. If multiple documents are uploaded, the last document uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating discrimination in the provision of our services. We encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to apply.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking. Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past ethical behaviour.
Other conditions: This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the health service. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, another suitable applicant may be selected. This process remains valid for twelve (12) months from the date the recruitment decision is endorsed.
Lodgement is system generated. Submissions on or after 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
Position details : Resident Medical Officer
Closing Date : 4:00 PM
For further information, please contact MedCareersWA assistance if needed.
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📌 Resident Medical Officer
🏢 Government of Western Australia Department of Health
📍 City of Rockingham