ACT Health
Neonatal Registrar
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Neonatal Registrar
Employment Type: Full time
Classification: Registrar
Salary: $125,473 to $155,223
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Woman, Youth and Children
Closing Date: 9 August 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:
The Neonatal Department at Canberra Hospital is seeking applications for Neonatal Registrar positions for an initial period of 12 months from February 2027 or August 2027, with possible extension. Applicants must be PGY4 or above at the commencement of the position.
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.
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Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026
Applications are encouraged from neonatal trainees, paediatric basic trainees, and paediatric advanced trainees. Advanced trainees in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, and Anaesthetics with relevant clinical experience are also encouraged to apply.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, effective, and person-centred care across acute, sub-acute, primary, and community healthcare settings throughout the ACT and surrounding regions. The Canberra Hospital provides tertiary neonatal services to the ACT and surrounding regions of New South Wales. With approximately 3,500 births annually, it serves as the principal referral centre for high-risk pregnancies and is the region's only tertiary neonatal service, supporting a population with approximately 10,000 deliveries each year.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Special Care Nursery manage 700-800 admissions annually, including approximately 300 infants requiring respiratory support. The service comprises 21 intensive care/high-dependency beds and 18 special care nursery beds.
The department is supported by a multidisciplinary team including ten Neonatologists, four Neonatal Advanced Trainees, a Senior Career Medical Officer (SCMO), a Career Medical Officer (CMO) ten Neonatal Registrars, four transitional nurse practitioners, and three Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMOs).
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Registrars will gain extensive experience across the full spectrum of neonatal care within a supportive, collaborative, and dynamic tertiary care environment. The department maintains a strong commitment to education, offering comprehensive teaching opportunities in both Neonatology and Paediatrics. Participation in teaching and research activities is strongly encouraged and well supported by our service.
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 see 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: Dr Amanda Dyson, A/g Clinical Director Neonatology, amanda.dyson@act.gov.au 02 5124 7716
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