Description
Employment Type:
- Temporary 6 - 12 months with possibility of extension and or permanency
Classifications:
- Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
- Senior Career Medical Officer
Salary Package Range:
$335,300 to $434,970 (pro rata for part time) Package inclusive of Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 + Attraction and Retention Incentive + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (11.5%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
- Senior Career Medical Officer
$225,594 to $242,117 base salary + 11.5% superannuation + applicable allowances
$140,609 to $209,516 base salary + 11.5% superannuation + applicable allowances
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Women's Youth and Children
Closing Date: 10th November 2024
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
Flexible working conditions
VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates
Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (subject to review and approval)
Specialists also attract
- Attraction and Retention Incentive: $30,000 pa (pro rata for part time), reviewed annually
- Medical Education Expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037
- Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
About the Role:
Canberra Health Services (CHS) are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. We are seeking highly skilled Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (O&G) clinicians to join our dynamic team and contribute to our commitment of delivering high-quality care to women and babies.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Canberra Hospital provides tertiary level obstetrics and gynaecological services to the ACT and surrounding regions. The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children has more than 3700 births per year and is a level 6 referral centre for high risk pregnancies for the region. The department is accredited by RANZCOG for the FRANZCOG Training Program and subspecialty training in Maternal Fetal Medicine. Gynaecological services include the early pregnancy unit, specialised clinics including Urogynaecology, Complex Pelvic Pain Clinics, Outpatient Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, and visiting Paediatric Adolescent Gynaecology and Gynaecology Oncology services in addition to acute gynaecology and theatre lists.
The department has a well-supported RANZCOG training programme including those rotated to other metropolitan and rural rotations. It is expected that the successful candidate participates in the training of the RANZCOG trainees. There is an active junior doctor programme which is producing quality trainees interested in continuing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Involvement in departmental teaching and research is encouraged and supported. There is a strong commitment to quality and audit.
At CHS, you’ll experience a diverse range of presentations, excellent learning opportunities, and the chance to work with passionate, like-minded professionals.
If you are a dedicated O&G clinician looking to make a positive impact in the lives of women and their families, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The successful applicant must have RANZCOG Fellowship. They must possess excellent communication skills, an ability to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, and a drive for teaching and Quality Improvement.
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available via Enterprise Agreements.
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 on line 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 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
To provide further context as to what this position may look like, please view the Position Descriptions below:
- Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist
- Senior Career Medical Officer
We encourage you to contact the person listed at the bottom of this advertisement if you have any questions. You may also wish to view the Enterprise Agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is rated as the happiest city, click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) and Senior Medical Officer careers
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check and meet Pre-Screening Requirements of the Occupational Medical Unit
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 relevant Position Description;
- Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist
- Senior Career Medical Officer
Please note – If you wish to be considered for multiple positions, please ensure to specify which positions you wish to be considered for in your cover letter and/or pitch. You will only need to complete one application and confirmation will be sought prior to interview which roles you wish to be considered for.
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:
1. Dr Steven Adair steven.adair@act.gov.au
2. Dr Jane Van Dieman Clinical Director, Women, Youth & Children email: jane.vandieman@act.gov.au Phone: +61 (02) 5124 2214