Rehabilitation Medicine Junior Registrar / Registrar 1-4

Job Description - Rehabilitation Medicine Junior Registrar / Registrar 1-4 (02QXC) Job Description Rehabilitation Medicine Junior Registrar / Registrar 1-4 ( Job Number: 02QXC ) Description ‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Rehabilitation Medicine Junior Registrar / Registrar Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Junior Registrar / Registrar Salary: $111,826 - $155,223 (pa) Location: University of Canberra Hospital Section: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services 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 position of Advanced Training in Rehabilitation Medicine commencing February 2027. Contracts will be offered for one year, with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY3+ by February 2027, prior to the commencement of the role. 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 The University of Canberra Hospital: Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research (UCH) is Canberra’s first, purpose-built rehabilitation hospital. UCH is the largest rehabilitation centre in the ACT and surrounds, with capacity for 140 inpatient beds, 75-day places and additional outpatient services. The hospital brings together rehabilitation services and specialist staff from many locations across Canberra into one purpose-built location - making it easier for people to access the services they need. UCH provides subacute services including Rehabilitation (inpatient, outpatient, day programmes), Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation subacute services. Staffing Six Staff specialist Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine and two Consultant Geriatricians will provide supervision for the Career Medical Officers, Registrars and Resident Medical Officers (RMOs). A team of Staff Specialist Psychiatrists (1.5FTE), one Psychiatry registrar and one RMO support the Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (AMHRU) during business hours. There are currently 120 beds in the Rehabilitation Wards and 20 beds in an adjacent Mental Health / Psychiatry ward. Stromlo Ward (30 beds) Neurorehabilitation: stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurodegenerative disease, peripheral neuropathy and neuromuscular / demyelinating disorders. Majura Ward (30 beds) Geriatric evaluation and management, postoperative care following joint replacement or hip fracture, cognitive and functional decline, frailty Namadgi Ward (30 beds) General rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal impairment, multiple trauma, amputation, joint replacement, physical deconditioning and sarcopenia Cotter Ward (30 beds) Maintenance level care (weight bearing restrictions, post-rehabilitation care), awaiting community service provision or accommodation. AMHRU (20 beds) · Voluntary mental health admissions with subacute rehabilitation needs. 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: Dr Phillip Gaughwin, Clinical Director, Rehabilitation Medicine, [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