Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Senior Resident Medical Officer

Job Description - Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Senior Resident Medical Officer (02QLE) Job Description Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Senior Resident Medical Officer ( Job Number: 02QLE ) Description ‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Emergency Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology Senior Resident Medical Officer Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer Salary: $111,826 - $135,446 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Emergency Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service Closing Date: 2 August 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% 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 he re: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year commencing in February 2027, for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+ by 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 Agree ment 2023 - 2026 The combined Emergency and Obstetric and Gynaecology SRMO job has been designed for doctors wanting to gain more experience across both Emergency and O&G before embarking on a career in general practice, ACCRM, or deciding to enter Emergency or O&G as a specialty. There will be the opportunity to complete the RANZCOG women’s health certificate if desired. Successful applicants will spend six months rotating through the Emergency department and six months rotating through O&G. O&G Experience: The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children is the level six tertiary referral centre for the ACT and surrounding region with over 3700 births. It has a busy Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a regional role extending throughout southern NSW and over 200 level three admissions each year. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology recognises the importance of work life balance and choice related to family planning. We are supportive of part time applicants and Maternity Leave. This is a service role, and duties will be in the area of inpatient ward work, outpatient clinics, early pregnancy care, acute obstetrics and emergency gynaecology. There will also be exposure to elective obstetrics and gynaecology surgery. There will be significant scope to develop specific O&G related skills, such as ultrasound, suturing, and intrapartum procedures. There is also opportunity to develop skills in Caesarean section under supervision. This unit is supportive of the RANZCOG certificate of Women’s health, and you are encouraged to complete this in your time with us. Emergency Experience: 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. We are a large medical team of 40 FACEMs, a postgraduate fellow, three Senior Registrars, 30 registrars, and multiple other junior medical staff. It is a very exciting time for Canberra Hospital Emergency Department (ED), with a modern, expanded physical space consisting of a five-bed resuscitation area, 30 acute beds, 16 short stay beds, fast track stream with a sub-wait and 14 treatment spaces and a dedicated paediatric area with six beds and two consult rooms. The coming years include the building of “Canberra Hospital Expansion” – new build for critical care services with a state of the art 114 bed Emergency Department. We are one of the busiest EDs in the country: • We are seeing over 89,000 presentations per annum. • We have approximately 20% paediatric presentations. • We have high acuity with admission rates of more than 35%. • We have a significant trauma caseload. The department places a strong focus on teaching and successful candidates are encouraged to participate in the certificate of Emergency Medicine through the Australasian College for Emergency medicine during this appointment or join the College to embark on Emergency training. The staff are a friendly group of people, making the Emergency Department a great team to join. This is an ideal position to gain expertise in both paediatric and adult emergencies. It is suited to applicants wishing to consolidate skills prior to commencing emergency medicine training or to those looking to further their expertise before embarking on a career in General Practice, or Rural Medicine. Residents have also undertaken the Diploma of Paediatrics during this year. The Emergency Department at Canberra Hospital offers a unique, wide-ranging and exciting experience rarely available in a single hospital. 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 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 Steven Adair, Unit Director, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, [email protected] #LI-DNI Job : Junior Medical Officers Salary Range : 111,826.00 - 135,446.00 Closing Date : 02/Aug/2026, 1:59:00 PM