Paediatric Surgeon - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer

Paediatric Surgeon - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer (

Job Number : 02OFI)

Description

Employment Type : 32 hours per week - Part Time, Permanent; or potential for Visiting Medical Officer

Classification : Staff Specialist / Senior Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer

Total Salary Package : $305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time) - Excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive

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 andexpertise.

Location : The Canberra Hospital, Canberra Health Services

Section : Paediatric Surgery -Division of Surgery

Closing Date : 29 October 2025

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

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Flexible working conditions.

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

Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training / education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time)

Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time)

Attraction and Retention Incentive - $50,000 - $75,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time) - reviewed every 2 years - Note :   ARIn amount is based on the starting base salary which will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)

About the Role : Position Overview

The Division of Surgery is responsible for supporting inpatient and outpatient surgical services to the ACT and surrounding region. this includes supporting the Surgical Bookings and Pre-Admission Clinic, Peri-operative Services, Day Surgery Unit and Extended Day Surgery Unit, specialist surgical ward areas, Pain Management Unit, medical and nursing outpatient services, ACT Trauma Service, Intensive Care Unit, Capital Region Retrieval Service and the Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit.

Under broad direction and as a member of the Paediatric Surgery Department, the successful candidate will provide tertiary services to patients of NSW and the ACT, with respect to management of paediatric surgical conditions. The successful candidate will participate in the provision of acute and non-acute paediatric surgical services, including acute surgical presentations, and in-patient and outpatient surgical services. They will also provide support to other disciplines and departments within CHS and the wider paediatric community with regards to acute paediatric surgical services.

A performance assessment will be conducted within three months following commencement of employment. At least every twelve months, a performance review will be undertaken that includes expectations in respect of management responsibilities, quality improvement and clinical governance activities, post graduate and undergraduate teaching activities, continuing education, research, health outcomes.

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 on line 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 :

Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)

Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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

To Apply :

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

• Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

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 Dr Rajay Rampersad at (02) 5124 6558 or at Rajay.Rampersad@act.gov.au .

Job

:  Senior Medical Officers

Salary Range

:  188,151.00 - 254,198.00

Contact Name

:  Emma Fox

Contact Email

:  emma.fox@act.gov.au

Closing Date

:  29 / Oct / 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 PM