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.

Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year for 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by August 2025

Applicants training towards FRACP or FRACP/FRCPA dual diploma are invited to apply. The position is accredited by the Immunology Joint Specialist Advisory Committee (RACP).

The Immunology Department is a busy tertiary referral service, providing inpatient and ambulatory care across the spectrum of allergy and immune-mediated diseases. We provide inpatient and consultation service for adults, and adult and paediatric outpatient clinics. We manage patients with autoimmune disease, inflammatory disorders including systemic vasculitis, and hypersensitivity disorders including allergy, with subspecialty clinics in sarcoidosis, and drug allergy (including anaesthetic allergy).

Trainees are encouraged to take up opportunities for research within the department.

Key responsibilities

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

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of CHS under the supervision and direction of Consultant Immunologists. Clinical duties will include assessment and management of acute presentations, in-patient care, diagnosis and management of patients in outpatient clinics, consultations and clinical handover.
• Make appropriate progress in specialty training according to the requirements specified by the Joint Specialist Advisory Committee of the RACP and/or RCPA for training in Immunology.
• Maintain skills in Advanced Life Support Course, with accreditation to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers.
• Participate in the general medical registrar after-hours rosters which entails evening, night, weekend shifts, and on- call roster. Participate in the after-hours and on-call roster.
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care, including research projects if applicable
• 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

• Knowledge and competence as a registrar with strong interest in all aspects of clinical immunology.
• Capacity for self-directed learning.
• Curiosity about research related to the clinical discipline of immunology.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal language skills

Qualifications

Essential

• An Australian Medical Degree (MBBS) or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Successful completion of FRACP part one examination
• Maintain skills in Advanced Life Support Course, with accreditation to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers
• Completed the equivalent of at least three years of relevant full time clinical experience

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering for 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 competence at a level commensurate with stated postgraduate year.
2. Strong interest in a career in Immunology, research and teaching.
3. A commitment to working collaboratively in a clinical team.
4. Sound written and verbal communication skills.
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.