Registrar - Trainee - Public Health Medicine

Registrar - Trainee - Public Health Medicine

This is a Recruitment for Fixed Term Full Time appointments for 3 years with the possibility of extension(s).

Appointments for this position will not commence until 2027.

Salary: MP Year 1-7 $135,085 - $188,817 p.a. (plus 12% superannuation and professional development allowance) (effective from 3 September 2026).

Position Profile: The successful applicant will work as a public health registrar in the Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit (Boorloo PHU). Under the supervision of the public health physician, and within a multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop competencies, skills and knowledge relevant to the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) advanced training in public health medicine.

Area Profile: The Boorloo PHU is responsible for the management of notifiable infectious diseases, to protect the community and prevent disease outbreaks in metropolitan Perth. Boorloo PHU also works collaboratively with immunisation service providers and other stakeholders to deliver WA immunisation programs.

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr David Hille on 0498 008 ***.

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 detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
2. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (of no more than 2-3 A4 pages) as outlined in the relevant Job Description Form which is attached to the advertisement. Answers to these questions are a requirement for assessment against the selection criteria, considered by the panel

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.

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 growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within NMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Other Conditions: 

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

• North Metropolitan 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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED