Classification: Senior Registrar
Salary: $173,760 plus superannuation
Position No: 66795 - 02QLG
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 June 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Aline Archambeau on [email protected]
What can we offer you:
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City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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12.5% Superannuation.
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Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates
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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: 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.
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
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
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
For more information regarding the position see the Position Description.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: This is a temporary position available from February 2027 for one year with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
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 region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
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.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
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This is a temporary position available from February 2027 for one year with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
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