Consultant Staff Specialist Anaesthetist

Consultant Staff Specialist Anaesthetist (

Job Number : 02OKB)

Description

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

Employment Type : Full Time, Permanent

Classification : Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist

Location : Canberra Health Services

Section : Anaesthetics – Division of Surgery

What can we offer you :

POTENTAIL TOTAL PACKAGE VALUE OF UP TO $673,200 (dependent on the level of experience and participation).

Full time indicative base package remuneration value of $351,220 and up to $460,646 (dependant on classification banding)

Indicative Base Package inclusive includes :

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

Additional incentives and allowances to the full time indicative total remunerative package value up to $212,560

Attraction and Retention Incentive’s (ARIn) available for this position - Subject to meeting eligibility criteria - (pro-rata part time)

o   Subject to review every two years

o   Subject to review every two years

o    Subject to participation requirements

o    Subject to participation requirements

Closing Date : 3 December 2025

Canberra Health Services Medical Staff enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available here.

About the Role :

The Department of Anaesthesia facilitates over 24,000 anaesthetic elective and emergency procedures each year. The breadth of procedures undertaken are all encompassing (cardiac, neurosurgery, and neonatal surgery) with the exception of solid organ transplant. We operate in several facilities, primarily Canberra Hospital which is the largest tertiary and trauma facility in the region, as well as North Canberra Hospital, Calvary John James Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital and other private surgery locations in Canberra.

As the primary teaching hospital and major trauma centre for ACT and the Southern NSW region, exposure to interesting cases is a certainty.

CHS is a partner in teaching with the Australian National University, the University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. Due to these partnerships and the flexible nature of this employment opportunity, excellent research opportunities are available.

These Anaesthetist position(s) in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine will support the anaesthesia roster on weekends, public holidays, rostered after hours work and additional emergency lists as required. Part-time hours and the number of anaesthetic sessions will be considered and can be negotiated on offer / acceptance of a position / contract.

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.

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 Shannon Dougan, Operations Manager Division of Surgery. Shannon.Dougan@act.gov.au

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Job

:  Senior Medical Officers

Salary Range

:  188,151.00 - 254,198.00

Contact Name

:  Shannon Dougan

Contact Email

:  shannon.dougan@act.gov.au

Closing Date

:  03 / Dec / 2025, 12 : 59 : 00 PM