Overview
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Indicative Base Salary Package: $313,000 to $415,000 (pro rata for part time)
Package inclusive of Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Superannuation (12.5%). Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
Closing Date: 18 May 2026
What can we offer you: See the Senior Medical Officer Careers page. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS.
* Relocation expense reimbursement for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval).
* City living without the traffic – Canberra lifestyle advantages.
* Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
* Salary packaging with fringe benefit 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).
* Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Position
Position Overview
Canberra Health Services offers an opportunity within our state‐of‐the‐art, fully integrated tertiary cardiology service providing comprehensive cardiac care to an estimated population of 620,000 across the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. The role is based in a contemporary, high‐acuity service that delivers teaching, research, service innovation and patient‐centred care.
Cardiology services at Canberra Hospital are centred in Building 5, including the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU), Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (CCL) and specialist outpatient services. The ACCU provides advanced care for acute coronary syndromes, valvular heart disease, heart failure and complex cardiac arrhythmias. The Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and Cardiac Day Unit deliver interventional and electrophysiology programs, including primary PCI for STEMI, complex coronary intervention, electrophysiology studies, catheter ablation, TAVI, and implantation of cardiac devices. The Interventional Cardiology Service operates two dedicated cardiac catheterisation laboratories, performing approximately 900 coronary interventions and 1,800 angiograms annually. Diagnostic services include echocardiography (>4,000 studies annually), cardiac CT (in collaboration with Radiology), and emergency echo capability. These capabilities position Canberra Health Services as a tertiary referral hub for advanced cardiac diagnostics and interventions.
North Canberra Hospital (NCH) complements this service with a 6‐bed Coronary Care Unit and a broad range of outpatient cardiology services. With the commissioning of the new Northside hospital, there is opportunity to expand the role of NCH in alignment with territory‐wide clinical strategies.
Across both hospital sites, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure Rehabilitation services provide continuity of care and long‐term outcomes support. Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. The hospital has well-developed postgraduate teaching programs and a medical library with extensive resources. A conjoint position with ANU may be considered for the academic portion of the role.
For more information about conjoint positions with ANU, contact the Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology.
For more information regarding the position duties, click here for the Position Description.
Pre‐employment requirements
* 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 2-page cover letter responding to the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description. Applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on delivering high quality, person-centred care across acute, sub-acute, primary and community health services in the 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 trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and an inclusive workplace; applications from all diversity groups are welcome. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ people are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new Building 5 is now open at Canberra Hospital, a 44,000 sqm facility delivering cutting-edge acute clinical services.
Contact Shakeeb Bani-Yaseen at Shakeeb.Bani-Yaseen@act.gov.au
Job: Senior Medical Officers
Salary Range: 204,936.00
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