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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 contactJasmine Johnson at 0403 084 089.
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Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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 Attraction and Retention Incentive Private Practice Scheme Allowance On-call allowance MedicalEducation 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 Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services
Closing Date: 06 March 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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VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
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Attraction and Retention Incentive - $50,000 - $75,000pa (Pro Rata for part time) - reviewed every 2 years
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Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
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About the Role:
Position Overview
Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provides support to youth and adults via inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, justice health facilities and other community settings, including people’s homes. MHJHADS aims to be socially inclusive and operate within a recovery-focussed and/or harm minimisation approach.
Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services provides voluntary and involuntary psychiatric care and treated for people with a mental illness who required hospitalisation. Services across the hospital sites include; Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Acacia Mental Health Unit, Mental Health Short Stay Unit, and Mental Health Consultation Liaison services.
Adult Community Mental Health Services are specialist community based mental health assessment and treatment services for adults in the ACT experiencing moderate to severe functional impairment due to serious mental illness/disorder with associated complex needs and risk. Services across the Community include; Adult Community Recovery Services, Intake Services, Assertive Community Outreach Service, and Mental Health Link Services.
The successful applicant will have senior specialist experience in Adult General Psychiatry or Subspecialty areas of Psychiatry, and high-level skills relevant to both inpatient and community services, including the provision of ECT services. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in the mandatory administrative, governance and training requirements of medical officers within the Division. Emphasis on recovery focus and person-centred care are essential.
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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Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
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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.
***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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