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Psychiatry Junior Registrar / Registrar
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Psychiatry Junior Registrar / Registrar Position
Position Overview
Title: Psychiatry Junior Registrar / Registrar
Employment Type: Temporary, Full time
Salary: $111,826 – $155,223 (per annum)
Location: Canberra Hospital (Garran, ACT) and North Canberra Hospital (Bruce, ACT) Section: Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Service (MHJHADS)
Closing Date: 2 August 2026
Note: Applications from candidates affiliated with a recruitment agency will not be considered.
What We Offer
- A vibrant city lifestyle with minimal traffic.
- Competitive salary and exceptional working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Comprehensive salary packaging with FBT concessions for eligible benefits.
- 12.5% superannuation (grossed-up contributions).
- Visa sponsorship for eligible applicants.
- Relocation expense reimbursement (subject to approval).
For more details on benefits, careers at Canberra Health Services (CHS), and Canberra as a livable city: → CHS Benefits, [Why Work with Us]( Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services)
About the Role
Key Details
Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year, commencing February 2027, covering a 12-month term (tentative extension possible).
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Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be PGY3+ by February 2027.
- Shortlisted applicants will progress through interviews and be placed on a merit list.
- Successful applicants for the PGY3 Senior Resident position may remain in the classification temporarily unless granted accredited registrar status by January 2027.
Role Description
At Canberra Health Services (CHS)*, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred mental health care via a model of care that integrates:
- Clinical services (acute, sub-acute, inpatient and outpatient care)
- Community-based interventions (prevention, treatment, recovery)
- Justice Health in detention centres
- Collaboration with partners (non-government and government agencies).
MHJHADS embraces a consumer and carer-integrated approach in service design, aiming for measurable health outcomes.
If selected for an accredited psychiatry training position, you will benefit from:
- A RANZCP-accredited training program in the ACT, under senior psychiatrist supervision.
- Full access to the cost-free ACT RANZCP Formal Education Course, exclusively for trainees.
- Opportunities to complete all RANZCP Fellowship requirements within the maximising supervised training framework.
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Pre-employment Requirements
If offered the role, applicants must:
- Provide a National Police Check.
- Comply with CHS’s Occupational Screening, Vaccination, and Confidentiality safeguards.
Further positioning details
→ Canberra Health Services Position Description for complete policies and further definitions.
How to Apply
Application Process
Submit via e-recruitment and include:
- A current CV.
- Statement of Professional Experience (no more than 2 pages), addressing:
- Selection criteria in “What you need” (as per the position description).
- Evidence of skills, knowledge, competency and relevance for the post.
- Two referee reports. At least one must be from a current supervisor.* → Template download: Referee Report Form
Contact for Enquiries
For questions or pre-application discussions: Dr Dharshanie Gunaratne Director of Training, Canberra Health Services [dhar . shan@gov . au (please correct formatting per email conventions)]
*[*Canberra Health Services Enterprise Agreement (ACTPS) covers medical practitioner conditions. pediatric/psychiatry benefits.
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