Consultant Urologist - Visiting Medical Officer (
Job Number
02P54)
Description
Employment Type:
Visiting Medical Officer (VMO contractor) - Casual
Classification:
Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)
Salary:
As per the 2024 VMO Core Conditions - Standard Hourly Rate $369.46
Location:
Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section:
Urology
-
Division of Surgery
Closing Date:
1 February 2026
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
Flexible working conditions.
About
About the Role:
Position Overview
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 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 Professor Paul Fitzgerald, Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology
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.
To Apply
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a two-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.
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 contact Shannon Dougan
at Shannon.Dougan
.
Job
: Senior Medical Officers
Closing Date
: 01/Feb/2026, 12:59:00 PM