Job Description:
Rural Adult Physician Training Opportunities and Rotations (RAPTOR) One
The Rural Adult Physician Training Opportunities and Rotations (RAPTOR) One is a 12-month full-time program for WACHS junior doctors (PGY2+) who are interested in rural Physician Training.
The program aims to provide the successful candidate with relevant term rotations and professional development to help prepare them to apply for Basic Physician Training.
* Clinical Service Improvement Program, Research Project, or audit
* Possibility to complete and publish Research Project with the Busselton Population Medical Research Institute
* WACHS Foundations of Leadership Program
* Australian Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support 2 Course
* Senior clinician mentoring and support
* CV and Interview Skills education and support
* Teaching opportunities with Rural Clinical School medical students; and
* Opportunities to present at Hospital Grand Round and departmental teaching.
The successful applicant will be matched with suitable rotations that can include at least two medical terms, ED term, and a Clinical Service Improvement term.
In 2026 RAPTOR One will be available at the following WACHS sites:
* Albany Health Campus
* Broome Health Campus
* Geraldton Regional Hospital
* Bunbury Regional Hospital
* Kalgoorlie Health Campus
Please note you will be required to indicate your site preference ranking when applying via MedCareersWA.
Area Profile:
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.
Employee Benefits:
In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:
* 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location-based allowances.
Application Instructions:
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.
Selection Criteria:
Please address the criteria as listed below.
Essential Selection Criteria:
* Must hold unrestricted general registration with the Medical Board of Australia prior to commencement in the program.
* Demonstrated commitment to working in a rural setting, with a strong interest in pursuing a rural physician career.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, colleagues, and others involved in health services to provide high-quality health care.
* Demonstrated participation in continuing medical education activities to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills.
* Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to provide safe and timely patient-centred care.
Desirable Selection Criteria:
* Demonstrated clinical experience for a minimum of 12 months in a rural Western Australian Hospital employed by WACHS.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.