2027 WA Rural Physician Training Pathway (WA RPTP) Basic Physician Training – Selection to Training Application

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold unrestricted general registration with the Medical Board of Australia or general scope of practice registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible before training commences.
• Hold (or have applied for) a minimum 12-month employment contract as an RMO or Registrar at an accredited WACHS training setting for 2027.
• Have at least two years of full-time postgraduate clinical experience in Australia (or an equivalent setting).

Accredited Training Settings

• Albany Health Campus
• Broome Health Campus
• Bunbury Regional Hospital
• Geraldton Regional Hospital
• Kalgoorlie Health Campus

Accredited Metropolitan Training Settings

• Fiona Stanley Hospital
• Royal Perth Hospital
• Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

How to Apply

Please refer to the 2027 WA RPTP - BPT AIM application guide.pdf for detailed application requirements and instructions. Click the Apply Now button on this page to begin your online application. Create a profile using a valid email address, which will be used for all communication. Prepare all application documents beforehand to allow sufficient time to complete your submission.

Application Documents

• Cover letter (Optional but encouraged)
• Curriculum vitae - Must be completed on this provided template WA RPTP - CV Template.docx
• Two recent End-of-Term Assessments (not more than 12 months old)
• Evidence of professional development, education, and training attendance and delivery
• Evidence of research, quality improvement or audit experience
• Details of two referees. One must be a clinical supervisor from 2026, and at least one must be a Fellow of the RACP.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated connection to rural medicine, including rural origin, schooling, family/community ties, rural placements, and rural work experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to training as a specialist Physician in a rural setting.
• Demonstrated clinical competence including safe clinical practices and sound decision-making appropriate to the applicant’s level of experience.
• Demonstrated professionalism, leadership, ethical behaviour, and high-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement of cultural competence to provide safer and better healthcare for Indigenous and rural communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and teaching.
• Experience in conducting quality improvement activities including clinical research or audit.

Contact Information

• For training program related enquiries, contact the Co-Network Directors Physician Education: Dr Lloyd Nash and Dr Shannon King
• Phone: 08 6391 0633
• Email: WACHS.BPT@health.wa.gov.au

Additional Information

• 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 is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.
• Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
• 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.

Closing Date

Late or email applications will not be considered. Closing Date: Monday, 13 July 2026 at 4:00 pm AWST.