We are seeking 2026 Registrar Service and Trainees - Country Health Service (WACHS) - 2026 Registrar Service and Trainees - Salary Packages up to $233,000 p.a.
Locations:
Albany | Broome | Bunbury | Geraldton | Kalgoorlie | Northam
If you are passionate about rural medicine and want to experience the diverse and rewarding lifestyle that Western Australia has to offer, this is your chance!
Positions Available in:

• Anaesthetics
• Emergency Medicine
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Intensive Care
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Benefits:

• Salary Packages up to $233,000 p.a. (depending on seniority & location)
• Professional Development Allowance included
• Superannuation 12% (from July 2025)
• Paid relocation benefits may apply
• Accredited training positions in selected specialties
• Broad clinical exposure and high case diversity
• Lifestyle benefits of working in vibrant, welcoming regional communities

Contract Length: 6 to 36 months (commencing February or August 2026)

Positions Available
Anaesthetics

• Anaesthesia Service Registrar

Emergency Medicine

• Includes Service Registrars, Trainees, ACRRM/RACGP Advanced Skills, Advanced Trainee positions

General Medicine

• Includes Service Registrars, Advanced Trainees, Basic Physician Training (BPT) eligible positions

General Surgery

• Service Registrars

Intensive Care

• Service Registrar, Trainee Registrar, Senior Registrar (Transition Year Fellow)

Orthopaedic Surgery

• Service Registrar

Some General Medicine Service Registrar posts are eligible for BPT Year 1 Adult Internal Medicine training.
Salary Packages
South

• Registrar Year 1–7: $152,757 – $203,909 p.a. pro rata
• Senior Registrar Year 1–2: $223,525 – $233,666 p.a. pro rata

North

• Registrar Year 1–3: $178,223 – $194,933 p.a. pro rata

Salary includes base, professional development allowance, and superannuation (12% from July 2025).

Key Notes

• This is a Recruitment Pool valid until 31 October 2025 — successful candidates may be appointed anytime during this period.
• Appointments are based on assessed skills and recent experience.
• Some positions are accredited for Advanced Skills Training.
• Suitable for both Service Registrars and College Trainees depending on role.
• WACHS provides excellent rural experience across multiple specialties with access to professional development and future training pathways.

About WACHS
WA Country Health Service is Australia’s largest country health system, delivering care across 2.5 million square kilometres to half a million residents, including 45,000 Aboriginal people. With a strong hospital network and supportive training environment, WACHS offers you the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful healthcare delivery in regional, rural, and remote communities.

Benefits:
Salary Packages up to $233,000 p.a. (depending on seniority & location)
Professional Development Allowance included
Superannuation 12% (from July 2025)
Paid relocation benefits may apply
Accredited training positions in selected specialties
Broad clinical exposure and high case diversity
Lifestyle benefits of working in vibrant, welcoming regional communities

Eligibility Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• General or Limited Registration with AHPRA (or eligible)
• Previous relevant clinical experience in your specialty of interest
• IMG candidates with appropriate postgraduate qualifications are welcome to apply (eligible for short-term or provisional registration pathways)

Apply Now
To express your interest, please submit your CV/cover letter to [email protected]