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 contactHiruni Jayasuriya at[email protected].
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Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed term 11 months
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Total Salary Package:$305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time)
Package inclusive of Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 Private Practice Scheme Allowance On-call allowance Medical Education Expense Allowance Superannuation (11.5%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Department
Closing Date:24 January 2025
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Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available atENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS
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City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time)
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Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time)
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About the Role:
As part of the Radiation Oncology team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high quality clinical service provision while participating in the teaching and quality improvement program within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
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 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:
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Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
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Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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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.
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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