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.

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 (1.5 FTE), 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.

Ward details

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.

Pre-commissioning requirements

Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to:

- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Notes

Note: This is a full-time temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the effective administration of the service.

Note: Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. 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 ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved.

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📌 Rehabilitation Medicine Junior Registrar / Registrar | Full-time Temporary (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Capital Territory
📍 Canberra