ACT Health
Specialist in Cardiology - Electrophysiology - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
Requirements
Candidates must hold specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and meet credentialing requirements for an endorsed scope of clinical practice. A pre-employment National Police Check and compliance with vaccination policies are mandatory.
Job Description
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Cardiology (Echocardiography/Multi-Modality Imaging) - Division of Medicine
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at:
ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026
What can we offer you:
l Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
l VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
l City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
l Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
l Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
l Flexible working conditions.
Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $344,062 to $453,341 (Pro Rata part time)
Indicative Base Package inclusive of
l Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
l Superannuation (12.5%25)
l Private Practice Allowance – Scheme A
l Professional development allowances
l On-call allowance 17.5%25
l Mobile Phone allowance
l Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
l Annual Leave Loading 17.5%25
Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
About the Role:
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide 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.
We are committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.
Canberra Health Services offers an exciting opportunity within our state of the art, fully integrated tertiary cardiology service providing comprehensive cardiac care to an estimated population of 620,000 across the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. The role is based in a contemporary, high acuity service that delivers excellence in teaching, research, service innovation and patient centred care.
Cardiology services at Canberra Hospital are centred in Building 5, incorporating the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU), Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (CCL) and specialist outpatient services. The ACCU provides advanced care for patients with acute coronary syndromes, valvular heart disease, heart failure and complex cardiac arrhythmias, supporting patients across the full spectrum of age, acuity, frailty and disability.
The Interventional Cardiology Service operates two dedicated cardiac catheterisation laboratories, performing approximately 900 coronary interventions and 1,800 angiograms annually. It provides a 24/7 primary PCI service for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) across the region and supports a structural heart disease program. The service also includes simple and complex cardiac device implantation and follow-up care.
The department has offered comprehensive clinical cardiac electrophysiology services, including complex ablation procedures, since April 2019. A dedicated electrophysiology catheter lab was opened in 2024 to support this growing service.
The Echocardiography Unit performs over 4,000 studies annually, including transoesophageal and stress echocardiography, with emergency services available. A Cardiac CT program, launched in 2017 in collaboration with the Department of Radiology, further enhances diagnostic capabilities.
These capabilities position the ACT as a tertiary referral hub for advanced cardiac diagnostics and interventions.
North Canberra Hospital (NCH) complements this service with a 6 bed Coronary Care Unit and a broad range of outpatient cardiology services, including ambulatory blood pressure and Holter monitoring, ECG testing, chest pain clinics, general cardiology clinics, exercise stress echocardiography and exercise tolerance testing. With the progressive commissioning of the new Northside hospital, there is a significant opportunity to further strengthen and expand the role of NCH. Service design and future planning anticipates leveraging Northside infrastructure and capability to support the evolution of NCH as a leading hub for diagnostic and ambulatory cardiology services, aligned with broader territory wide clinical strategies and population needs.
Across both hospital sites, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure Rehabilitation services provide continuity of care and support long term outcomes for patients living with chronic cardiac disease.
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.
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 in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.au
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
l Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
l Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
l Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
l Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
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.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Kyrill Rogacev - Kyrill.Rogacev@act.gov.au or Amber Khanna - Amber.Khanna@act.gov.au