ACT Health
Specialist in Palliative Care - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
Requirements
Must hold Specialist registration with AHPRA and meet credentialing requirements from the MDAAC. Requires a pre-employment National Police Check and compliance with vaccination policies.
Job Description
Employment Type: Part Time – Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Division of Cancer and Ambulatory Support
Closing Date: 5 August 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.
Potential total package value of $344,062 to $453,341 (Inclusive of additional incentives and allowances) dependent on the level of experience and participation.
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 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:
A permanent part-time position as Staff Specialist in Palliative Care is available at Canberra Hospital (up to 1.2 FTE total across at least two positions). The position provides specialist palliative care across consult care, inpatient care and outpatient clinics, contributes to multidisciplinary care and supports supervision of trainees, junior medical staff and medical students. The appointee will join the Department of Palliative Care within the Canberra Region Cancer Centre and contribute to holistic, person and family-centered care across Canberra Health Services in a dynamic and supportive unit. The opening of the Acute Palliative Care Ward at Canberra Hospital in 2027 and increasing integration of palliative care services across the ACT present opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the role.
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.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
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 Dr Mark Polizzotto, Mark.Polizzotto@act.gov.au
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About ACT Health
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