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Staff Specialist/ Unit Director - General Paediatrics
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Staff Specialist/ Unit Director - General Paediatrics
Unit Director, General Paediatrics
Employment Type: Full Time – Temporary (3-year appointment) Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Unit Director Location: Canberra Health Services Section: General Paediatrics – Women, Youth and Children Full-Time Indicative Base Package Value: $344,062 – $453,341 (Pro Rata available for part-time roles)
Key Package Highlights
- Base Salary: $204,936 – $274,696
- Benefits Included:
- Superannuation (12.5%)
- Private Practice Allowance
- Professional Development Allowances
- On-call allowance (17.5%)
- Mobile Phone Allowance
- Leave Entitlements & Loadings:
- Up to 4 weeks training/education leave
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
- Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
- Additional Contractual Benefits:
- Managerial Allowance (Level 2): $44,340 per annum (pro rated for part time)
- Attraction and Retention Incentive: Up to $75,000 per annum (pro rated, subject to eligibility criteria and review every 2 years; does not form part of the base salary)
- Relocation Support: Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent/appointment arrangements (conditions apply; reviewed and approved separately)
About the Role
Position Overview
The Unit Director, General Paediatrics provides strategic clinical and operational leadership for General Paediatric services within Canberra Health Services. Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based paediatric care across acute services
- Driving service innovation, workforce capability, and clinical governance
- Collaborating with nursing, allied health, and executive teams to deliver integrated, person-centred services aligned with CHS priorities
- Balancing senior clinical practice with leadership responsibilities to develop a modern, sustainable paediatric service
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Special Considerations
- The 3-year appointment is accompanied by a Managerial Allowance (Level 2).
- The role is supported by a Deputy Director position and operates under the Public Sector Management Act (1994), ACT Public Service Code of Conduct, and specialist college standards.
- Exclusive scope: This role is not operational for CHS Community Paediatrics (overseen by a separate Unit Director) but may offer professional leadership support to that team.
Conjoint Opportunity with ANU
- Preferred candidates may be considered for a conjoint position with the Australian National University (ANU), at an academic level commensurate with qualifications/experience.
- The conjoint position is held for the duration of CHS employment and subject to annual performance reviews.
- No remuneration attached, but the employee will report to:
- ANU (academic matters)
- Canberra Health Services (clinical/research matters)
- For more information: Contact the Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622, or email
director.smp@anu.edu.au.
Selection Criteria: Cover letter Required (2 pages). Application must include salary expectations, professional service details, and responses to Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Requirements
Eligibility & Minimum Qualifications
To commence this role, you must:
- Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Meet MDAAC credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
- Undergo a National Police Check
- Comply with Canberra Health Services’ Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy
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Potential Workforce Opportunities
CHS prioritises diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People with disability
- Individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+
Why Join Us?
- Cutting-edge infrastructure: Building 5 (44,000 sqm, 9 levels) – the largest healthcare project in the ACT’s history, featuring integrated acute services, seamless patient flow, and world-class facilities.
- State-of-the-art clinical facilities at Canberra Hospital, blending modern infrastructure with comprehensive expertise.
- Competitive remuneration and flexible salary packaging options with FBT benefits.
- Competitive pay rates, superannuation support, and generous leave provisions.
How to Apply
- Apply online by submitting:
- CV
- 2-page cover letter or pitch addressing Selection Criteria (from the Position Description)
- Salary expectations
- Deadline: 26 July 2026
- Important: Applications submitted via a recruitment agency will not be accepted.
- Further enquiries: Email Jane VanDiemen (Jane.VanDiemen@act.gov.au) or refer to the CHS Website.
For the full emergency details and benefits package per the 2023–2026 ACT Public Sector Medical Practitioners Determination, visit the ACT Health Enterprise Agreement.
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