Resident Medical Officer - WA Country Health Service 2026 Intake
- WA Country Health Service
- Western Australia, Australia
Job Description
Calling all RMOs looking for their next career move!
WA Country Health Service is seeking applications from Resident Medical Officers (RMO) PGY2+ for 6 to 36-months full time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) commencing in 2026.
What’s great about this role?
As an RMO, you will provide high quality clinical service to all hospital patients under the supervision of clinical supervisors including Registrars, Consultants and other senior staff within a multidisciplinary team. You will also work within your ability and according to the hospital’s core values and will be able to expand your knowledge and skills through the available learning opportunities.
✔ Competitive Salaries ranging from $$118,605 to $165,000 p.a. (based upon years of experience and regional location)
✔ Relocation incentives for eligible candidates (subject to regional approval), Home Ownership subsidy and many other benefits/entitlements. Please visit our website for more information: WA Country Health Service - Medical practitioner salaries and benefits
✔ Ongoing medical education and professional development opportunities
✔ Access to generous salary packaging options
✔ Working rurally offers close and regular contact and support from senior doctors
✔Enjoy a broader scope of practice and true breadth of medicine across all specialties with opportunities to practice procedures you would not have access to in a metro setting
✔Live in small enough towns that you will get to know and be a part of the local community
✔Great work/life balance with minimal commute and access to some of the most beautiful scenic sites in Western Australia
Interested in hearing about rotation opportunities at our participating sites?
Albany:
PGY2+ posts providing rotations in Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, General Practice*, General Surgery, General Medicine, Medical Specialties, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Palliative Care, Gynaecology and Women’s Health* and exposure to Anaesthetics within the Leave Relief component (subject to change).* Terms offered through the Australian Primary Care Prevocational Program - Rural (APCPP) provide rural primary care rotations. Rotation availability subject to eligibility.
2026 RMO Flyer - Great Southern
Working as a Resident Medical Officer at Albany Health Campus (youtube.com)
Broome:
PGY 2-3 positions with rotations possible through the following clinical terms: Emergency Medicine Paediatrics, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Rural Rotations at Derby and Kununurra Hospital, leave relief, General Practice*, RFDS Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service and a RAPTOR program. RMOs on 12-month contracts may expect two ED terms over the 12 months. * Terms offered through the Australian Primary Care Prevocational Program - Rural (APCPP) provide rural primary care rotations.
Bunbury and Busselton
PGY 2+ positions providing rotations in with rotations available in Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, General Practice*, General Surgery, Geriatrics, Intensive Care Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Specialist Surgery (ENT, Urology and Ophthalmology). * Terms offered through the Australian Primary Care Prevocational Program - Rural (APCPP) provide rural primary care rotations.
Geraldton:
PGY2+ posts providing rotations in General Medicine, Emergency, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Mental Health, Population Health, Leave Relief and General Practice*. *Terms offered through the Australian Primary Care Prevocational Program - Rural (APCPP) provide rural primary care rotations..
Working as a Resident Medical Officer at Geraldton Health Campus
Kalgoorlie:
PGY 2+ post providing rotations in Emergency, General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mental Health Departments and General surgery and High dependency unit (successful IMG applicant will be invited to apply for the WBA program if required).
Resident Medical Officer training at Kalgoorlie Health Campus
Interested to hear more or to apply?
If you have any questions, please contact the WACHS Medical Recruitment Coordinators on (08) 6553 0804 or (08) 6553 0845.
To apply, please go to 2026 Annual WA Resident Medical Officer Intake
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The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
