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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: General Surgery Senior Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full time
Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer
Salary: $111,826 to $135,446 (pa) + 12.5% superannuation
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: General Surgery
Closing Date: 30 March 2026

Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered

What can we offer you:

· City 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

· Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions

· 12% Superannuation

· Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates

· Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services

About the role:

Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year, for a period of 12 months. To be eligible to apply, you must be PGY3+ at the time of application.

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 regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026

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

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

The Department of General Surgery recognises that for most candidates an unaccredited position will be a steppingstone towards training application. This position creates excellent opportunities, including good operating theatre exposure, to fulfil the application criteria. Furthermore, suitable candidates will receive full referee support.

Within the Department of General Surgery, as an unaccredited registrar, you will be working alongside accredited registrars, fellows, and consultants with the aim to deliver a 24/7 comprehensive service to the community. Tasks will include ASU and trauma surgical services as well as after hours and elective rotations.

Rotations may include:

• Rural Surgery, Moruya Base Hospital, Moruya NSW

• Emergency Medicine at Canberra Hospital, Garan and/or North Canberra Hospital, Bruce

• Intensive Care Medicine at Canberra Hospital, Garran and/or North Canberra Hospital, Bruce

Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy

For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description

How to apply or want to know more?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include:

• A copy of a current resumé.

• A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role.

• Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here.

CHS Contact: Dr Edwin Beenen, Unit Director, General Surgery.

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