Closes: 20 January 2026
Classification: Career Medical Officer
Salary: $154,722 - $227,502 plus superannuation
Position No: 02PBV
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 January 2026
Contact Officer: Hazel Carlisle on
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% Superannuation
* Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
* Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
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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.
About the Neonatology Department
The Neonatal Department at Canberra Hospital provides comprehensive neonatal care to the ACT and surrounding NSW regions. The department is a tertiary referral centre serving a delivery population of 10,000.
The Role
The Career Medical Officer (CMO) position offers a stimulating clinical role with excellent professional development opportunities. The CMO will work primarily on the fellow (advanced trainee) roster but may be rostered to the registrar roster depending on clinical experience. delivering high-quality patient care across all areas of the neonatal service. There is also flexibility to provide registrar cover when operationally required.
Why Apply?
* Excellent Clinical Environment: Work in a well-resourced, accredited tertiary neonatal unit with supportive senior staff
* Professional Development: Strong emphasis on continuing professional development, research, and academic engagement
* Work-Life Balance: Good working conditions under the ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement
* Team Culture: Collegial, collaborative environment with strong emphasis on junior staff support and professional growth
* Location: Canberra offers a high quality of life, excellent schools, and strong community connections
* Leadership Opportunities: Potential to contribute to departmental administration, rostering, and quality improvement initiatives
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACT Public Sector Medical Practitioners Determination
For more information regarding the position see the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
* Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
* Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
Note: There are several permanent full-time positions available.
Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered.
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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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Note
There are several permanent full-time positions available.
Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services