Orthopaedic Surgery Unaccredited Registrar 1 - 4

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Position Description

Position Title: Orthopaedic Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

Employment Type: Temporary, Full time

Classification: Registrar

Salary: $125,476 - $155,223 (pa)

Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT, North Canberra Hospital, Bruce, ACT

Section: Surgery

Closing Date: 15 November 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 February 2027, for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY4+ 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 Agreeme nt 2023 - 2026

Currently the Orthopaedic Trauma Service is provided by 10 on-call VMOs who supervise a team of five AOA-accredited registrars and 10 non-accredited registrars. During the day these registrars cover the operating room (both elective and non-elective), outpatient clinics (elective and fracture), emergency department reviews, a ‘registrar review clinic’ (urgent ambulatory conditions) and supervise junior medical officers looking after approx. 50 inpatients.

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: Melissa Warylo, Operations Manager, Melissa.Warylo@act.gov.au

Job

Junior Medical Officers

Salary Range

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