Overview
Specialist in Paediatric Intensive Care - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist role at Canberra Health Services.
Employment Type:
Full Time, Permanent
Classification:
Staff Specialist / Senior Specialist
Total Salary Package:
$305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time) - Excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive
Location:
Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section:
Paediatric Intensive Care Unit - Division of Surgery
Closing Date:
05 October 2025
About the Role
The Division of Surgery at Canberra Hospital provides comprehensive surgical and critical care services to the ACT and surrounding regions, including a newly established 4-bed Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) within a 36-bed Adult ICU. This state-of-the-art facility supports short-term critical care for children, with increasing paediatric presentations and robust collaboration with Paediatric Medicine, Surgery, and tertiary PICU networks.
We are seeking a specialist with experience in adult and paediatric intensive care, or a dedicated PICU specialist. The role includes providing critical care to children, supported by ICU colleagues with paediatric expertise and paediatric anaesthetists. Depending on experience and interest, the position may also include participation in the adult ICU on-call roster. Ongoing performance reviews will support professional development across clinical governance, education, and research. Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs and a fully equipped medical library.
The preferred candidate may be 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 Canberra Health Services for clinical/research matters.
For more information regarding conjoint positions with the ANU please contact the Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology For the position duties click here for the Position Description.
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, and 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 addressing the Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description. Applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position.
Benefits and Work Environment
Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
Flexible working conditions and Salary Packaging with fringe benefits tax concessions.
Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time).
Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time).
Attraction and Retention Incentive of $50,000 - $75,000 per annum (Pro Rata for part time) reviewed every 2 years.
Relocation expenses reimbursement for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (conditions apply).
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. Canberra Health Services 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 those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
For more information, contact Tonia Sydney at or
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Canberra Health Services is focused on delivering high quality, person-centred care to the ACT and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
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