ACT Health
Paediatric Medicine Senior Registrar
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Paediatric Medicine Senior Registrar
Employment Type: Temporary, Full time
Classification: Senior Registrar
Salary: $173,760 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Woman, Youth & Children
Closing Date: 3 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](Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services)
About the role:
Applications are sought for the remainder of the 2026 clinical year, commencing as soon as possible, with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY7+ at the time of commencement.
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.
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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](ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026)
The Canberra Hospital is a major teaching centre for the ACT and surrounding regions and is strongly associated with The Australian National University Clinical School. The Department of Paediatrics provides general paediatric services to approximately 450 in-patients and 1800 out-patients each month. The Department is staffed by staff specialists (11 FTE General Paediatrics, 2.3 FTE Endocrinology, 0.8 FTE Gastroenterology and General Paediatrics, 0.6 FTEs Respiratory and General Paediatrics), a General Paediatric Senior Registrar, 12 Registrars and 10 SRMO/Residents. The Canberra Hospital has 44 in-patient paediatric beds (High Care, Medical, Adolescent and Surgical) and a busy 15 room outpatient department. It also has an eight bed Hospital in the Home (HITH).
The Department of Paediatrics is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and is a site for the RACP Fellowship clinical examinations.
The Senior Registrar position incorporates three roles: clinical, leadership and education. The Senior registrar is expected to provide support and supervision to the junior medical staff. This involves administration/management duties, teaching, education and research, quality assurance and conflict resolution. Resources and time are provided to allow the fellow to carry out research and Quality Assurance activities. The successful candidate is encouraged to pursue their clinical interests with clinics in General Paediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes, Gastroenterology and Respiratory Medicine available. Opportunities exist to attend other visiting subspecialty clinics.
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Participation in a well-supported on-call consultant roster is expected, with first-on-call with the Staff Specialist Paediatricians in a 1 in 6 capacity.
Opportunities exist to be involved in research or to be assisted in developing a research area of interest.
Appointment may be on CV and references only.
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](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 Namita Acharya, Director of Paediatric Training, Namita.Acharya@act.gov.au
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