63941 - 02ONQ

Closes: 23 November 2025

Classification: Registrar
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 plus superannuation
Position No: 63941 - 02ONQ
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 November 2025
Contact Officer: Michael Pidcock on michael.pidcock@act.gov.au

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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% 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 (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

The accredited haematology laboratory position is for 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4 or above and have completed your FRACP part 1 examination (written and clinical exams)

This is a full time haematology laboratory advanced trainee position with responsibility for haematology laboratory reporting in morphology, flow cytometry, special coagulation and bone marrow biopsies as well as use and interpretation of haematology laboratory investigations and transfusion support, perform bone marrow biopsy procedures, participate in multidisciplinary clinico- pathological meetings and haematology clinics as well as participate in the after-hours haematology unit registrar roster that covers the ward and laboratory.

The position is suitable for sub-specialty joint training under the auspices of the Haematology CJCT (FRACP/FRCPA). The position is accredited by the CJCT RACP/RCPA for core laboratory training for two years. Preference will be given to candidates for joint training who have completed their FRACP Part I examination (mandatory). Consultants within the unit have a keen interest in post graduate education, teaching and training. Applicants should have highly developed written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with the use of computers and common software applications would be considered an advantage.

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

For more information regarding the position details see 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.

Note: The accredited haematology laboratory position is for 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4 or above and have completed your FRACP part 1 examination (written and clinical exams)

Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered

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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Note

The accredited haematology laboratory position is for 12 months with possible extension.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services