Job Description - Specialist in Clinical Forensic Medicine - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist (02M70)Job Number:02M70Employment Type: Full Time, 12 months fixed term with possibility of extension and/or permanencyClassification: Staff Specialist / Senior SpecialistSalary: $188,151 - $254,198 (pro rata for part time) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.Location: Canberra Hospital, GarranSection: Clinical Forensic Medical ServicesClosing Date: 13 May 2025Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS.Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.Flexible working conditions.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.Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval).About the Role:Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care.
We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions.
More information can be found on the CHS website.Clinical Forensic Medical Services (CFMS) is a well-established clinical service that provides forensic medical care to patients from the ACT and surrounding areas.
CFMS comprises of Clinical Forensics ACT (CFACT), contracted medical services to the AFP, Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care (FAMSAC), the ACT Health based sexual assault service, and 'Fitness To Drive Medical Clinic' (FTDMC).
CFMS is a medical unit within Canberra Hospital and Health Services, with requirements and support for ongoing professional development of all staff.The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee's Specialist College.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 online journals and textbooks.The preferred candidate may be 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.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).Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.To Apply:Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page (maximum) response 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.Our Vision: creating exceptional health care togetherOur Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and KindCHS 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 Amanda Barry at amanda.barry @act.gov.au.
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