2027 Junior Medical Officer (JMO) recruitment

Apply now for JMO positions for the 2027 clinical year.

The early application window is open now, with the main round open from 14 July to 4 August 2026. The second round will be open from 29 September 2026 for applications. Visit the Campaign dates page for more information, or the How to apply​ section to apply now.

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​Why NSW Health

Join NSW Health as a JMO and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

  • ​Access more professional development opportunities.
  • Enjoy world class facilities and technology.
  • Learn from Australia's leading specialist.
  • Specialise in your field of interest.​
  • ​Looking for work life balance? Consider a regional role.​​​​

Have you considered a career in regional NSW?

Up to $20,000 in incentives are available to JMOs for some roles in regional areas.

Slow down, find a work-life balance spending time doing the things you enjoy and become an integral part of a regional community.

Learn more

​How to apply 

​Apply online by selecting the Job Title you are interested in and then press Apply.​

To return to a saved, incomplete application or update an application prior to the closing date, log back into NSW Health Careers and click on My Applications.

You may need to complete these steps again if you are applying for multiple roles.

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​What you need to apply

NSW Health co-ordinates an annual Junior Medical Officer (JMO) recruitment campaign where most vocational and non-vocational positions are advertised for positions starting in the following clinical year.

Other JMO vacancies that are available outside of the campaign period can be viewed throughout the year and offer limited contract periods. These are referred to as 'ad hoc positions' and vacancies can be viewed on the JMO Career Portal​.

When applying for a position, you will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of working rights within Australia and residency status
  • AHPRA registration number and details
  • Updated resume
  • Responses to selection criteria or other questions in the application
  • MBBS or equivalent (mandatory)
  • Additional specialty training certification/ exam results (optional)
  • Fellowship certificates (mandatory if applying for a Senior Registrar position)
  • Other documentation that is requested in the job advertisement.​

​Application process

Flowchart on the application process. ​​​

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Step 1: Choose role and apply

Step 2: Complete details e.g. Ahpra and qualifications

Step 3: Complete application responses

Step 4: Upload documents e.g. resume

Step 5: Submit application

Interviews

If your application is successful, you will be contacted for an interview. Interviews are conducted either virtually or in person - for scheduling queries please contact the person listed on the interview invitation. Depending on the interview process, you may be asked to select a date and time online, or this may be allocated for you.

Declarations and pre-employment screening checks

The application process requires you to complete declarations and provide consent to pre-employment screening checks.

Pre-employment checks are initiated in accordance with the current NSW Health Employment Screening policies. Checks include, but are not limited to:

  • Identification Documents
  • National Police Check (NPC)
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Service Check Register
  • Medical Board of Australia Registration
  • Immunisation status
  • Where required by the position, and not already conducted, a relevant health assessment of the preferred applicant may also be undertaken.

Referee and reference checking

You are required to nominate at least two referees including a current supervisor. If you do not have a current supervisor or you haven't worked for that person for very long, you can provide your previous (most recent) supervisor.

You will be invited to provide referee details via email when you are invited to interview for the first time in the recruitment campaign (or earlier in the process if the Job Owner requires it). Once you enter your referee details, your referees will be emailed asking them to complete the reference check online. Referee reports submitted by your two referees will be used for all positions that you apply for during the campaign.

Offers of employment

Conditional offers

Conditional offers are sent from 12pm on the 'email offer' date listed on the Campaign dates page and continue to be sent daily at regular intervals. A conditional offer is a binding offer that will provide key information about the position but will not include a letter of appointment.

Accepting offers

When you receive an offer, you will have 48 hours from the time and date of the email to accept or decline the position. If you wish to discuss the option of delaying your decision, you must contact the Convenor for advice. Failure to accept/decline the position or obtain approval to delay your decision may result in your job offer being withdrawn.

Multiple offers

If you receive more than one offer, you need to accept one and decline all others (unless you are accepting two part-time roles, or roles where the dates don't overlap). You should contact the Convenor if you wish to discuss your offer.

If you have already accepted a position but subsequently become eligible for a more desirable position, you will need to notify the Convenor of the other to inform them of your decision. You will be unable to accept the subsequent position until you have declined the previous offer.

Formal letter of offer

Once you accept your conditional offer, pre-employment checks will be conducted and a letter of offer prepared and sent via email. ​

Eligibility lists

If you attend an interview and are not offered a position, you may be placed on an eligibility list (you will be advised via email). An eligibility list may be accessed for up to 18 months and allows facilities to fill vacancies without the need for further interviews.


Current as at: Tuesday 26 May 2026