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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Emergency Medicine Senior Resident Medical Officer 

Employment Type: Temporary, Full time 
Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer
Salary: $111,826 to $135,446
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran. North Canberra Hospital, Bruce 
Section: Medicine 
Closing Date: 28 June 2026

Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered
 

·         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%25 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

This position is for a February 2027 commencement. An initial contract will be issued for a two‑year period, with further employment subject to completing relevant training requirements and progression. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY3+ from February 2027.

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. 

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026

Emergency Department Rotations will include both The Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital.

The Canberra Hospital ED is one of the busiest in the country, seeing >100,000 presentations per year, with 25%25 paediatric presentations. It is the regional referral centre for Trauma, Paediatrics and Women’s Health servicing ACT and southern NSW.

North Canberra Hospital ED is a large public hospital, 15 minutes from the city centre. It sees >55 000 presentations per year, also with a significant paediatric presentation volume.

There may be opportunities for rotations outside ED with mutual agreement between all parties.

There is a dedicated and protected SRMO teaching program that runs across both sites. This is aimed at developing knowledge and skills relevant to a career in Emergency Medicine, GP, Rural Medicine, any of the Acute or Critical Care Medical specialties. Completion of ACEM Associate Programs (formerly ED Diploma) is supported by both departments.  

Canberra was voted best city for Quality of Life by Oxford Economics in 2025. There is easy access to high quality restaurants, outdoor recreation and natural beauty, without the traffic of other major cities. It is especially recognized as a great place to raise a family. We have immediate access to National Parks, hiking, climbing and are 3 hours from both the beach and the snow. 

Possibility of an offer, based on application 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

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