Closes: 01 June 2026
Classification: Specialist Band 1 - 5/Senior Specialist
Salary: $204,936 - $274,696 plus superannuation
Position No: 68775 - 02QGC
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 May 2026
Contact Officer: Tina Xu on *******@act.gov.au
What can we offer you:
* Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
* 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.
* Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
* Flexible working conditions.
Potential total package value of $341,918 to $450,433.86 dependent on the level of experience and participation.
Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $341,918 to $450,433.86. (Pro Rata part time)
Indicative Base Package inclusive of
* Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
* Superannuation (12.5%)
* Private Practice Allowance
* Professional development allowances
* On-call allowance 17.5%
* Mobile Phone allowance
* Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
* Annual Leave Loading 17.5%
Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
About the Role:
Position Overview
The Division of Surgery is responsible for delivering inpatient and outpatient surgical services to the ACT and surrounding region. The Division includes Surgical Bookings and Pre-Admission Clinic, Anaesthesia, Pain Management Unit, Operating Theatres, Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit, Day Surgery Unit and Extended Day Surgery Unit, specialist surgical ward areas, medical and nursing outpatient services, ACT Trauma Service, Intensive Care Unit, Capital Region Retrieval Service and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit. These Units are supported by administration support officers.
The Canberra Hospital ICU includes a new 4-bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit within a 36-bed Adult ICU. The ICU routinely cares for medical and surgical patients, including those with major trauma, cardiac, thoracic and neurosurgical needs. Annual ICU admissions are around 2700, including over 80 paediatric cases in a year since we moved to the new building.
The number of paediatric presentations has increased recently and the new the PICU will provide short-term (24-48 hours) support and monitoring for children, either aiding in their recovery or preparing them for transfer to a higher-level PICU if care exceeds local capacity. It collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery and tertiary PICU referral networks at Sydney Children Health Network (SCHN).
A specialist with adult and paediatric experience or a PICU specialist will be responsible for providing critical care to children in the ICU and a strong focus on PICU service development for the region. The specialist will be supported by general ICU specialists (who have specific paediatric interest and experience) and paediatric anaesthetists as required. Based on interest and level of adult experience, the position may also include participation in the adult ICU on-call roster.
A performance assessment will be conducted within three months following commencement of employment. At least every twelve months, a performance review will be undertaken that includes expectations in respect of management responsibilities, quality improvement and clinical governance activities, post graduate and undergraduate teaching activities, continuing education, research, health outcomes.
The position holder is expected to operate within the Public S0ector 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 on line journals and textbooks.
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.
Note: There are several positions available to be filled at either temporary or permanent and part time and full-time options are available.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
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 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.
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There are several positions available to be filled at either temporary or permanent and part time and full-time options are available.
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Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services