Service Senior Resident Medical Officer

Service Senior Resident Medical Officer (

Job Number:

 02R40)
 

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Service Senior Resident Medical Officer 

Employment Type: Temporary, Full time 
Classification:Senior Resident Medical Officer
Salary: $111,826 to $135,446 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT, North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT (and satellite sites) 
Section: Medical Services  
Closing Date:27 September 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

·         12.5% 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 2027 clinical year for a period of one year with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+ from February 2027.

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

Canberra Health Services recruits Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMO) to the ACT Network which includes Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital, Moruya Hospital, Cooma Hospital and South-East Regional Hospital (Bega). All SRMOs are allocated rotations within the ACT Network.

Over the course of a year, the role will consist of two 12-13 week rotations in a service or relief role and two 12-13 week rotations in an area of individual preference. The successful applicant will be able to provide preferences for both non-service and relief rotations. Allocations will be assigned on a merit basis, and applicants may not be allocated their first preference in all circumstances. ​

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:Nicole McCall Director, Medical Administration, chstchmosu@act.gov.au 

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Job

: Junior Medical Officers

Salary Range

: 111,826.00 - 135,446.00

Closing Date

: 27/Sep/2026, 1:59:00 PM