ACT Health
Geriatric Medicine Registrar (Advanced Trainee)
Requirements
Candidates must be PGY4+ by August 2026 and be eligible for Advanced Training in Geriatric Medicine. Requirements include a National Police Check and compliance with occupational health and vaccination policies.
Job Description
‘Creating exceptional health care together.’
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Geriatric Medicine Registrar (Advanced Trainee)
Employment Type: Temporary, Full time
Classification: Registrar
Salary: $125,473 - $155,223 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community
Closing Date: 28 June 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%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
About the role:
Applications are sought for an August 2026 commencement. An initial contract will be issued for a two‑year period, with further employment subject to the completion of relevant training requirements and progression. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by August 2026.
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
Advanced Trainees in Geriatric medicine can complete two years of core training with rotations in Acute Geriatrics, Sub-acute Geriatrics, Ortho-geriatrics, and community Geriatrics.
A strong presence within the ANU medical school faculty provides trainees with the opportunity to participate in the undergraduate teaching program and ensures an adequate framework exists for research.
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 see 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
CHS Contact: Dr Manoj Saraswat, Unit Director, Geriatric Medicine, Manoj.Saraswat@act.gov.au
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Canberra Health Services aims to deliver the best health care and health related services in Canberra on behalf of ACT Government. We are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care through our hospitals and community-based services. We run three public hospitals, Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. We provide care to more than 500 000 people through a range of services including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women’s and children’s services, paediatrics and pathology. Our services also include Community Health Centres for general and specialist health care, and Walk-in Centres for free treatment of minor illness or injuries. We are fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. House Rules: Any offensive comments/behaviour, bullying and spamming will be removed. See our social media guidelines here: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/social-media-guidelines