ACT Health
Critical Care Senior Resident Medical Officer
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Critical Care Senior Resident Medical Officer
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time
Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer
Salary: $111,826 - $135,446 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Section: Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Anaesthetics and Coronary Care Unit
Closing Date: 13 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
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About the role:
Applications are sought for a February 2027 commencement for one year. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+ by February 2027.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused 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 is a 600+ bed tertiary and referral hospital providing services to the ACT and South-East New South Wales region of Australia. It is the principal teaching hospital of the Australian National University (ANU) Graduate Program.
North Canberra Hospital, Bruce is a 256-bed public hospital providing acute and sub-acute services, with our Emergency Department receiving around 55 thousand presentations per year.
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Rotations may include:
- Anaesthetics – Canberra Hospital or Wagga Wagga Hospital
- Emergency Medicine – Canberra Hospital or North Canberra Hospital
- Intensive Care Unit – Canberra Hospital or North Canberra Hospital
- Coronary Care Unit – North Canberra Hospital
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: Grace Johnson, Medical Administration Unit. Grace.Johnson@act.gov.au
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