Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time – Permanent / Temporary
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Medical Imaging – Division of Medical Services
Closing Date: 21 May 202621 May 2026
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at:
ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026
What can we offer you:
l Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
l City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
l Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
l Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
l Flexible working conditions.
Potential total package value of $341,918 to $450,433.86 dependent on the level of experience and participation.
Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $341,918 to $450,433.86. (Pro Rata part time)
Indicative Base Package inclusive of
l Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
l Superannuation (12.5%)
l Private Practice Allowance – Radiology Scheme
l Professional development allowances
l On-call allowance 17.5%
l Mobile Phone allowance
l Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
l Annual Leave Loading 17.5%
Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
About the Role:
Position Overview
The Canberra Hospital (TCH) is a 676-bed hospital which provides secondary and tertiary level care to the population of the Australian Capital Territory, and tertiary care to Southern New South Wales, covering an extended population of close to a million people. It is the trauma centre for the region, and the Neurosciences Centre for the region with a 24/7 interventional stroke service. All major medical and surgical specialities are represented on site except for transplant surgery. In addition, paediatric and obstetric and gynaecological services are provided.
The Medical Imaging Department at CHS operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The service provides diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology and nuclear medicine services to patients in Canberra and the Southeast Region of NSW. There is ongoing growth of TCH Medical Imaging Department, most recently with the opening of the new Critical Services Building (Building 5) which contains 3 x CT, 1 x 3.0T MRI, 1 x 1.5T MRI, 3 x ultrasound rooms, and 3 x specialised Interventional Radiology Angiography Suites including a hybrid CT-Angio suite.
The Medical Imaging Department is the primary training site for 22 Radiology registrars. Successful applicants will be rostered alongside registrars and expected to contribute to teaching and training, as well as playing a role in quality assurance.
Research links are maintained with the Australian National University (ANU), University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. The Canberra Hospital has well-developed postgraduate teaching programmes. A fully equipped library is also available at the Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital locations.
The preferred candidate may apply to be considered for a conjoint position with the ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of CHS employment and is subject to regular performance reviews. For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU, please contact the Director, ANU Medical School via email at ***************@anu.edu.au.
This position is required to support the Medical Imaging Department in the provision of a 24-hour, seven day a week service and includes on-call duties. Several remunerated extra shifts are available every weekend.
The successful candidate will also be rostered to shifts based outside of the Canberra Hospital precinct (e.g., University of Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital and Weston Creek Imaging Service).
Advanced/Subspecialty skills in Nuclear Medicine /PET/Theranostics, Head & Neck Imaging, Neuroradiology, Body Imaging, Chest Imaging, Paediatric Radiology and Cardiac MRI are particularly desirable to support our clinical specialists.
Full-time/part time/ permanent/ temporary positions are all considered as The ACT Public Service continues to encourage flexibility and access to flexible, hybrid working arrangements that will support our employees to perform at their best.
The Medical Imaging Department forms part of the CHS Medical Services Group which also includes Pharmacy, Healthcare Technology Management, the Prevocational Education and Training, the Medical Officer Support, Credentialling, Employment and Training Unit (MOSCETU), the GP Liaison Unit (GPLUI), ACT Blood Counts Program and the CHS Library and Multimedia services
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 on line journals and textbooks.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
l Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
l Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
l Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
l 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 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***
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 Michael Samuel **************@act.gov.au