Terms of Use for the Centralised Processes
The SA MET Unit Coordinates the following Centralised Processes on behalf of the SA Health:
- The Centralised Internship Application and Allocation Process, and,
- The Centralised Postgraduate Year 2 and Beyond Expression of Interest Process
The Centralised Processes are not a guarantee of placement or employment. Applicants must meet all application requirements and eligibility criteria. All applications will be checked for eligibility prior to inclusion in the allocation process.
Applicants must provide complete, accurate information to be included in the Centralised Process. Applications may be terminated and/or the applicant removed from the Centralised Processes if incomplete, false or misleading information is provided.
The SA MET Unit reserves the right to request further documentation to substantiate information provided by applicants.
The SA MET Unit may refuse applicants who:
- previously declined an allocated position,
- resigned from the LHN/hospital within six months of appointment, or
- were dismissed for serious misconduct or contract breaches.
Applicants must provide a valid email address and phone number for communication regarding their application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring contact details are accurate and current. While The SA MET Unit takes due care to ensure communications are sent, The SA MET Unit is not responsible for ensuring applicants have received said communications.
The SA MET Unit will take reasonable and practical steps to resolve unforeseen issues, however, is not liable to applicants for errors or omissions in the allocation process.
Offers made through the Centralised Processes are provisional. Formal offers will be made directly by the employing Local Health Network, pending completion of mandatory screening, Ahpra registration, collage entry confirmation, Australian working rights, and any other required screening, undertaken by the employing LHN. The SA MET Unit does not provide employment contracts or conditions of employment; these are between applicants and the employing LHN.
Applicant Data may be used for evaluation, research, and quality improvement of the application and/or allocation system. De-identified results may be shared with medical and other professionals via academic or other professional methods of communication. Information may also be used to notify you of updates.
Interns Only
The SA MET Unit may share your details with the National Medical Intern Data Management Working Party (or equivalent) for audits, research, and late vacancy management. By applying, you consent to this. For further information, see the National Intern Data Audit.
The SA MET Unit may withdraw offers if applicants accept or hold multiple intern positions across Australia. Applicants will be notified by email with a response deadline to withdraw from additional positions held.
Current as of April 2026. Subject to change.
