Closes: 26 February 2026
Classification: Senior Career Medical Officer
Salary: $244,484 - $261,936 plus superannuation
Position No: POA
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 February 2026
Contact Officer: Jasmine Johnson 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).
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:
To be eligible for this position you must be PGY7+.
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: ACT Public Sector Medical Practitioners Determination
Mental Health, Justice Health, and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provides support to children, youth and adults via inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, justice health facilities and other community settings, including people's homes. MHJHADS aims to be socially inclusive and operate within a recovery-focused and/or harm minimisation approach.
Forensic Mental Health Services (FMHS) provides services to the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (BYJC) and Dhulwa Mental Health Unit (DMHU).
FMHS is made up of the Mental Health Court Assessment and Liaison Service (MHCALS), Forensic Consultation and Intervention Service (FoCIS), Fixated Threat Assessment Team (FTAT) and Custodial Mental Health Services.
Forensic Mental Health Services (FMHS) provides services to the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (BYJC) and Dhulwa Mental Health Unit (DMHU).
FMHS is made up of the Mental Health Court Assessment and Liaison Service (MHCALS), Forensic Consultation and Intervention Service (FoCIS), Fixated Threat Assessment Team (FTAT) and Custodial Mental Health Services.
Mental Health, Justice Health, and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provide support to children, youth and adults via inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, justice health facilities and other community settings, including people's homes. MHJHADS aims to be socially inclusive and operate within a recovery-focused and/or harm minimisation approach.
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: To be eligible for this position you must be PGY7+.
Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered.
For more information on this position and how to apply "click here"
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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Career interest categories:
Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services