ACT Health
Resident Medical Officer
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Resident Medical Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full time
Classification: Resident Medical Officer
Salary: $102,486 to $135,446
Location: Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital and satellite sites
Section: MOSECTU
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 invited for a 12-month position (with possible extension), commencing from February 2027. To be eligible for this role, you must be PGY2+ from February 2027.
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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
Canberra Health Services recruits Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) to the ACT Network which includes the following sites:
- Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
- North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT
- University of Canberra Hospital, Belconnen ACT
- Alexander Maconochie Centre, Hume ACT
- Goulburn Base Hospital, Goulburn NSW
- Moruya Hospital, Moruya NSW
- Cooma Hospital, Cooma NSW
- South-East Regional Hospital, Bega NSW
- Sapphire Coast Medical Practice, Bega NSW
All applicants must refer to the essential qualifications in the position description, to determine their suitability to be considered for this position.
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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
All applicants must refer to the essential qualifications in the position description to determine their suitability to be considered for this position.
CHS Contact: Nicole McCall, Director Medical Administration Manager CHS TCHMOSU@act.gov.au #LI-DNI
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