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The General Practice Community Residency Program (GP-CRP) is an cutting-edge new pilot placement program for **** and a unique training opportunity for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs)currently working in Perth, Western Australia.
This term rotation is particularly suited to RMOs seeking to broaden their clinical experience, strengthen their independence and decision-making skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the role General Practice plays within the healthcare system.
What's in it for me?
You will be working alongside experienced GP supervisors, where you will develop your understanding of community-based care, continuity of care, and the integration between primary and secondary healthcare.
A unique opportunity - this is one of a limited number of opportunities available to RMOs to experience general practice placements prior to making an informed vocational training decision.
These placements will be based in accredited general practices across metropolitan Perth.
Program Overview
This unique term rotation allows RMOs to work in an accredited general practice while remaining employed by your Primary Employing Health Service.
Participating employing health services:
Fiona Stanley Hospital
→ Rockingham
Royal Perth Hospital
→ Gosnells
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
→ Madeley




Placements are linked to the applicant's employing hospital and are at practices located in Rockingham, Gosnells or Madeley.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Hold a **** RMO position at one of the participating hospitals
Have general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Be a graduate of an Australian Medical School
Application Process
Interested candidates are required to submit the following via the 'Supporting Documents' section of their MedCareersWA application:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter (maximum one page) addressing the following:
A brief explanation of why you wish to undertake a GP-CRP placement
What skills and experiences you will bring to the GP-CRP placement
Additional Information
RMOs with an interest in pursuing General Practice (GP) training are encouraged to explore the GP Hospital Training Pathway (GPHTP), which offers access to rotations aligned with GP training goals. Further information regarding the GPHTP can be found at GP hospital training program
This program is Commonwealth funded through the Australian Primary Care Prevocational Program (APCPP), the GP-CRP provides RMOs with meaningful exposure to primary care, strengthens understanding of the relationship between community and hospital-based healthcare, and supports informed career decision-making.
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📌 2027 General Practice Community Residency Program (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Health WA External Careers
📍 Western Australia