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, for a two‑year period, with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY3+ from February 2027.

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.

North Canberra Hospital ED is a large public hospital, 15 minutes from the city center. It sees >55 000 presentations per year, also with a significant paediatric presentation volume.

There may be opportunities for rotations outside ED with mutual agreement between all parties.

There is a dedicated and protected SRMO teaching program that runs across both sites. This is aimed at developing knowledge and skills relevant to a career in Emergency Medicine, GP, Rural Medicine, any of the Acute or Critical Care Medical specialties. Completion of ACEM Associate Programs (formerly ED Diploma) is supported by both departments.

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.

Possibility of an offer, based on application and references only.

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.
• Participate in the supervision and education of more junior medical staff and medical students.
• Participate in the after-hour’s roster as required and in accordance with current safe working hour’s provisions.
• Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• 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 communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
• Willingness to actively participate in acquiring emergency medical skills.
• High level of commitment to the emergency medical team and an ability to work collaboratively.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Successful completion of at least two years full time equivalent employment as a Junior Medical Officer

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. Demonstrated clinical competence at post graduate year 3 level.
2. Demonstrated ability to pursue both formal and self-directed learning in clinical practice and evidence of developing ability to teach more junior doctors and medical students.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education, research, teaching and a commitment to continuous quality improvement
5. 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.