Gastroenterology Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist

Position Title: Gastroenterologist Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist 

Employment Type: Permanent, Part Time (0.5FTE)

Classification: Staff Specialist 1- 5 / Senior Staff Specialist

Position Number: 603936

Indicative Base Salary Package: $288,713 to $274,696 (pro rata for part time)  

Indicative Base Salary Package inclusive of Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (12.5%25) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. 

Closing Date: 16 June 2026

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● City living without the traffic – click her to see why you should live in Canberra.

● Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions. 

● Recognition of prior service and Transfer of Leave entitlements from other eligible Australian Hospitals.

● Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

● Flexible working conditions. 

● Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time).

● Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time).

● VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

● Reimbursement for relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval).

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About the Role:

North Canberra Hospital (NCH) (formerly Calvary Public Hospital Bruce) and Clare Holland House are now run and operated by Canberra Health Services (CHS).

This is a significant milestone as the ACT Government moves towards delivering a new billion-dollar hospital on Canberra’s Northside.

The new Northside Hospital will be built on the existing Calvary Hospital campus in Bruce. It will be a modern, state-of-the-art hospital for patients, visitors and its workforce and will provide more beds and increased services. Until then, it's business as usual at NCH, and we'll continue providing high-quality care to our patients and community.

This position is responsible for providing clinical care, leadership, supervision, support and education within Gastroenterology services at (NCH). This position provides high quality and safe care to patients guided by current evidence based medical practice. The successful candidate is also expected to be involved in the clinical governance and strategic development of the gastroenterology service.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and online journals and textbooks.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.  The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews.  No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.  

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

 This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role. 

 

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

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 region. More information can be found on the CHS website. 

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together 
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Jeffrey Post at Jeffrey.Post@act.gov.au

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A merit pool may be created from this recruitment process and remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill both permanent and temporary positions across CHS.