Specialist/ Senior Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer in Cardiothoracic SurgeryJoin to apply for the Specialist/ Senior Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer in Cardiothoracic Surgery role at Canberra Health ServicesSpecialist/ Senior Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer in Cardiothoracic Surgery2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Specialist/ Senior Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer in Cardiothoracic Surgery role at Canberra Health ServicesEmployment Type: Full Time, PermanentClassification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)Location: Canberra Health ServicesSection: Cardiothoracic Surgery – Division of Surgery Closing Date: 12 May 2025Total Salary Package: $188,151 to $254,198 (pro rata for part time) + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + Attraction and Retention Incentive + On-call allowance (17.4% of base salary + Private Practice Allowance) +Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (11.5%) Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise OR as per the 2024 VMO Core ConditionsWhat can we offer you: Visit our Senior Medical Officer careersMedical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTSCity 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.Flexible working conditions.Salary Packaging with many options that provide full 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)Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval).About The RolePosition OverviewAn exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the unit. The individual will have a key role in supporting the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service to achieve our strategic priorities and provide exceptional health care to our patients from the ACT and surrounding regions.This role is for a VMO or Staff Specialist in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit.The Cardiothoracic Surgery Service is comprised of a dedicated team of surgeons, anaesthetists, allied health professionals, nursing staff, and administrative staff. Surgeons working in this service perform both cardiac and thoracic surgery. This team works in close collaboration with cardiologists, cardiac rehabilitation teams and medical oncologists. The team provide high quality care to patients across all phases of the patient journey from outpatient appointments, surgery, the post-operative inpatient recovery phase, and the post-operative rehabilitation phase. The Cardiothoracic Surgery Service is supported by unaccredited registrars and junior medical officers.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.The preferred candidate maybe 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 The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.auFor more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: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 ApplyPlease apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a pitch or cover of no more than 2 pages responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***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 togetherOur Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and KindCHS 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 Melissa Warylo, Operations Manager – Division of Surgery on 02 5124 0931.JobSenior Medical Officers12/May/2025, 11:59:00 PMSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Canberra Health Services by 2xGet notified about new Senior Medical Officer jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.Specialist/ Senior Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer in Cardiothoracic SurgeryHughes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 days agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1 day agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 3 weeks agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 6 days agoBruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 years agoTurner, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 4 days agoKingston, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 7 months agoCasey, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 years agoWeetangera, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 days agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 days agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1 day agoSpecialist in Clinical Forensic Medicine - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff SpecialistCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1 week agoAustralian Capital Territory, Australia 1 week agoGarran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1 year agoCalwell, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 years agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 3 weeks agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 weeks agoTuggeranong, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 years agoGeneral Practitioner - Northern Territory - LocumCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 1 week agoCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 2 days agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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