Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide 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.

This position is for a February 2027 commencement with contracts offered for a period of one year. To be eligible for this position you must be TS3 or above at commencement of contract.

Emergency Department Rotations will include both The Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital.

The Canberra Hospital ED is one of the busiest in the country, seeing >100,000 presentations per year, with 25% paediatric presentations. It is the regional referral centre for Trauma, Paediatrics and Women’s Health servicing ACT and southern NSW. TCH is accredited for 36 months of emergency medicine training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, including accreditation for the paediatric and TS4 requirement.

North Canberra Hospital ED is a large public hospital, 15 minutes from the city centre. It sees >55 000 presentations per year, also with a significant paediatric presentation volume. NCH is accredited for 36 months of emergency medicine training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, including accreditation for the paediatric and TS4 requirement.

Additional accredited rotations: Anaesthetics; Intensive Care; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Paediatrics; Acute Medicine Unit; Hospital in the Home; Retrieval (CRRS); Research; Medical Education; Forensic; Trauma; Sexual Health. Opportunities with teaching and examination with Australian National University medical school, as well as formal appointments periodically.

There is a comprehensive training program with protected weekly teaching time that addresses the ACEM curriculum. Specific support for exam preparation for both the primary and fellowship examinations is available. There is also the opportunity to engage in research activities for both personal interest, career development, and to fulfil College requirements.

The Senior Registrar position has dedicated non-clinical time to develop capabilities in Administration, Quality & Safety, Education, or Research with additional Medical Leadership support. This is designed to support the department and your career progression. The Senior Registrar position also acts as an important liaison role between the junior trainee group and Consultant group.

Canberra was voted best city for Quality of Life by Oxford Economics in 2025. There is easy access to high quality restaurants, outdoor recreation and natural beauty, without the traffic of other major cities. It is especially recognized as a great place to raise a family. We have immediate access to National Parks, hiking, climbing and are 3 hours from both the beach and the snow

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be responsible for immediate patient care including history taking, physical examination, ongoing continuous review of patient condition and progress, investigations and therapy in line with best medical practice. Determine and facilitate disposition of patient, with guidance from senior clinician as required.
• Perform specialised procedures as clinically indicated, with appropriate FACEM supervision
• Develop and progress a project and portfolio related to Administration, Quality & Safety, Education, or Research
• Participate in rostered clinical duties; and in non-clinical duties such as roster writing, attendance at specialist meetings, participation in mentoring programs, policy development; morbidity/mortality reviews
• Provide leadership and promote commitment to high quality patient centred care
• Provide clinical supervision of junior doctors, and other healthcare providers
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation

About you

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.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• High level of interest in the teaching of medical students, interns, residents and registrars and a commitment to maintaining personal professional development.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change in an emergency environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Must be a minimum of PGY7.
• Be TS3 or higher by commencement of contract

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

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.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Clinical Excellence and Skill Development

   Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of Emergency medicine, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities, and commitment to any relevant College requirements.

2. Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Leadership

   Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, working across issues, and providing some support and leadership when required

3. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills

   Demonstrates well-developed communication and interpersonal skills as well as ability to liaise with other health professionals

4. Teaching and Education Commitment

   Demonstrate a commitment to the importance and provision of teaching at all levels, including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff, both postgraduate and undergraduate;

5. Adherence to Standards and Values

Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.