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 a February 2026 commencement for one year. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+ by February 2026.

The Canberra Hospital is a 600+ bed tertiary and referral hospital providing services to the ACT and South-East New South Wales region of Australia. It is the principal teaching hospital of the Australian National University (ANU) Graduate Program.

North Canberra Hospital, Bruce is a 256-bed public hospital providing acute and sub-acute services, with our Emergency Department receiving around 55 thousand presentations per year.

Rotations may include:

• Anaesthetics – Canberra Hospital or Wagga Wagga Hospital
• Emergency Medicine – Canberra Hospital or North Canberra Hospital
• Intensive Care Unit – Canberra Hospital or North Canberra Hospital
• Coronary Care Unit – North Canberra Hospital

Key responsibilities

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

• Provide day-to-day medical care for patients of Canberra Health Services.
• Maintain adequate medical records
• Participate in the supervision and education of more junior medical staff and medical students.
• Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities, involvement in research, and teaching of junior medical staff and/or medical students
• Participate in the after-hour’s roster as required and in accordance with current safe working hour’s provisions.
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• 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

• High level of interest in the teaching of medical students, interns, and residents and a commitment to maintaining personal professional development
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change in a dynamic medical environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Current Basic Life Support certification and the ability to obtain Advanced Life Support certification.
• Have completed at least two-year clinical practice in a hospital setting.

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. Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership where required.
2. Proven commitment to the importance and provision of teaching to junior medical staff and medical students.
3. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, provide leadership, and work in a multidisciplinary environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to pursue both formal and self-directed learning in clinical practice.
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.