Our Vision: : creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Sam Scanlan at (02) 5124 3309 or at [email protected].

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Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Salary: $305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time) - Excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive
Staff Specialist Salary Package Includes:

Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 (pro rata for part time) Private Practice Scheme Allowance On-call allowance (17.4% of base salary Private Practice Allowance) Medical Education Expense Allowance Superannuation (11.5%) Note: Starting salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise

Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Emergency Medicine - Division of Medicine
Closing Date: 08October 2024

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Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available atENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS

•	City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
•	Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
•	Flexible working conditions.
•	Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
•	Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time)
•	Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time)
•	VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
•	Attraction and Retention Incentive - $50,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time) - reviewed every 2 years
•	Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments(Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)

About the Role:

Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact Professor the, Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 [email protected]

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

•	Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
•	Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
•	Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
•	Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
•	Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

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