'Creating exceptional health care together.'
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Intern
Employment Type: Temporary Full time
Classification: Intern
Salary: $88,485 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT. North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT. South-East Regional Hospital, Bega NSW. Goulburn Base Hospital, Goulburn NSW.
Section: Medical Services
Closing Date: 4 June 2026
What can we offer you:
· 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
· 12.5% Superannuation
· VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates
· Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services
About the role:
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 regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026
Applications are sought for the 2027 Intern Training Program commencing in January 2027. Internship at CHS commences earlier than other jurisdictions to allow delivery of a comprehensive orientation program.
The 2027 clinical year will commence on 1 February 2027.
Canberra Health Services network, includes rotations across Canberra and surrounding regional NSW. In addition, as a major tertiary referral centre, with a recently purpose built critical clinical services building. Areas of Canberra Health services such as ACT Pathology, Mental Health ACT, Capital Regional Cancer Service, Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services and Obstetrics and Gynecology are all teaching facilities for the Australian National University.
Positions are available for Postgraduate Year 1 (Interns/PGY1s). Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Successful candidates are offered a
2 -year contract.
For further information regarding remuneration and entitlements, visit the ACT Government Canberra Health Services website http://www.health.act.gov.au/ to access the current ACT Public Service Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement.
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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to:
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description
How to apply or want to know more?
Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include:
• An up-to-date resumé.
• A response to the selection criteria under "what you require" in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role.
• Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here
• Evidence of meeting Ahpra's English language registration standard (for international applicants only).
CHS Contact: Melanie Taylor, Senior Director Medical Administration **********@act.gov.au
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