Psychiatry Junior Registrar / Registrar

Job Description - Psychiatry Junior Registrar / Registrar (02QZ3) Job Description Psychiatry Junior Registrar / Registrar ( Job Number: 02QZ3 ) Description ‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Psychiatry Junior Registrar / Registrar Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Junior Registrar / Registrar* Salary: $111,826 - $155,223 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT, North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT Section: Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug 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 February 2027, for a period of 12 months, with possible extension. IMPORTANT INFORMATION To be eligible for this position you must be PGY3+ by February 2027. Applicants will be shortlisted, followed by interviews, and placed on a merit list. The same recruitment round and merit ranking will be used to offer accredited registrar and unaccredited registrar positions, subject to the number of vacant positions available in 2027. PGY3 applicants, who are not successful for an accredited Junior registrar position, will revert to a Senior Resident Medical Officer classification. * 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 Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) of Canberra Health Services (CHS) delivers health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations, spanning prevention, treatment, recovery, maintenance and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is embedded in service planning and delivery, with MHJHADS working closely with consumers, carers, and government and non‑government providers to achieve optimal client outcomes. Services are delivered across multiple settings, including hospital inpatient and outpatient services, community health centres, detention centres and other community-based locations, including people’s homes. If appointed to an accredited psychiatry training position, you will work across a series of RANZCP accredited psychiatry training posts under the supervision of accredited RANZCP supervisors. All RANZCP Fellowship requirements can be completed within the ACT RANZCP Training program, and ACT RANZCP trainees will have access to the ACT RANZCP Formal Education Course, which is free and exclusively offered to trainees of the ACT RANZCP Training Program. 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. Please refer to the position description for more detailed information related to the application process. • Three referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: Dr Dharshanie Gunaratne, Director of Training, [email protected] #LI-DNI Job : Junior Medical Officers Salary Range : 111,826.00 - 155,223.00 Closing Date : 02/Aug/2026, 1:59:00 PM