What do Community Residency Program placements look like?
Community Residency Program 2026 positions
Applications open 9 June 2025 and close 14 July 2025. Applications are only accepted via the MedCareersWA website.
Kununurra
Experience the breadth of Rural Generalist medicine based at Kununurra District Hospital. Participate in GP clinics within remote Aboriginal communities, with possible opportunities to get involved with the Royal Flying Doctor Service for patient transfers.
Derby
Be based at Derby Health Service and gain experience in the ED, adult general ward, paediatrics and theatres (elective and emergency procedures). Weekly outreach to Looma and up to five days per term visiting Aboriginal communities along the Dampier Peninsula, including Lombadina and One Arm Point, provides a unique cultural and clinical learning experience.
Karratha
Based at Karratha Health Campus spending time in the ED, general medical, gynaecological, obstetric and surgical areas. You will rotate through Roebourne and Onslow regional hospitals which offer experience in emergency care, GP and Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS).
Geraldton
Working within the Paediatric team at Geraldton Health Campus supporting acute, developmental and community paediatrics for the Midwest. Participate in weekly clinics with the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service and community outreach to towns such as Meekatharra, Mount Magnet or Morawa.
Esperance
With two CRP RMO positions available in Esperance, you'll work on the wards at Esperance Health Campus with opportunities in ED, labour ward and theatre. The community component is delivered through sessional work at a local private GP clinic. You will experience the full spectrum of care - from neonatology to palliative care.
Kalgoorlie
Based within the Paediatrics team at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, this placement includes health screening, child development and high-risk neonatal clinics and hospital ambulatory paediatrics. There are opportunities to travel to outreach clinics at Coolgardie, Leonora, Laverton and Mount Margaret Mission School.
Narrogin
Your placement at Narrogin Health Service ED exposes you to a broad case mix, including paediatrics, obstetrics, mental health and geriatrics. You will spend one day per week at a local GP clinic, offering valuable community-based experience.
*Rotations may be subject to change