Specialist in Endocrinology - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist

Specialist in Endocrinology - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist (

Job Number : 02OQC)

Description

Employment Type : Part Time, Permanent

Classification : Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist

Location : Canberra Health Services

Section : Endocrinology

Indicative Base Salary Package : $313,000 to $415,000 (pro rata for part time)

Indicative Base Salary Package inclusive of :

• Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198
• Private Practice Scheme Allowance
• On-call allowance
• Medical Education Expense Allowance
• Superannuation (12%)

Note : Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

Closing Date : 1 December 2025

What can we offer you :   Visit our Senior Medical Officer Careers page

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS

About the Role :

The Endocrinology Department at Canberra Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for endocrinology in the ACT and surrounding areas of NSW. We provide outpatient and inpatient care to people with a wide range of endocrine conditions including, but not limited to pituitary disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal disease, gonadal disorders and metabolic bone disease. We also provide diabetes care, with an interdisciplinary team, for all types of diabetes, including hyperglycaemia in pregnancy.

The position of staff specialist endocrinologist will provide outpatient care in endocrinology, diabetes, and hyperglycaemia in pregnancy. The endocrinologist will also provide inpatient care to people admitted with acute endocrine emergencies, as well as provide advice to those admitted under other teams in Canberra Hospital with diabetes and other endocrine conditions, including the peri-operative care of patients having pituitary surgery. The endocrinologist will also contribute to the department in terms of teaching, trainee supervision, quality improvement activities and / or research, and to the broader hospital community.

Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and online journals and textbooks.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews.  No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical / research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.au

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description .

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to :

To Apply :

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a two-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Carolyn Petersons at  Carolyn.Petersons@act.gov.au .

Job

:  Senior Medical Officers

Salary Range

:  188,151.00 - 254,198.00

Contact Name

:  Carolyn Petersons

Contact Email

:  carolyn.petersons@act.gov.au

Closing Date

:  01 / Dec / 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 PM