Plastic Surgery Unaccredited Registrar
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Closes: 03 August 2025
Classification: Registrar 1-4
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 plus superannuation
Position No: 20732 - 02LVV
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 July 2025
Contact Officer: Shannon Dougan on
Shannon.Dougan@act.gov.au
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.
- 11.5% 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 here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services
About the role:
Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year commencing February 2026 for one year with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position applicants must be PGY4+ by February 2026.
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 Agreement 2021-2022
The primary roles of this appointment are to support:
- Operative, clinical and on call services provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital
- Education and training of non-accredited plastic surgery registrars, residents and interns
- Research activities as appropriate
- Ability to participate in rotations to Calvary Health Care ACT.
Clinical Responsibilities
This role will contribute to the clinical service provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Hospital. This contribution will consist of regular outpatient sessions, ward rounds and regular participation in the on-call registrar roster.
Academic Responsibilities
The trainee will be expected to contribute to the teaching of Australian National University medical students, and to assist in Postgraduate training. The successful applicant will be expected to both attend and participate in the Department’s regular audits, X ray conferences, tutorials and journal clubs.
Research
There is scope for clinical research in the unit with defined projects.
Applicants of equivalent or similar experience and training should also apply.
For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description
Please note prior to commencement 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 on this position and how to apply “click here”
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.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
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