Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) up to 3 year contract with potential for additional contracts.

Classification: Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)

Location: Canberra Health Services - The Canberra Hospital

Section: Department of Surgery

Closing Date: 04 October 2026

What can we offer you:

l City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra l Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Rates of payment: Payment will be made as per the Canberra Health Services VMO Core conditions 2024. for more information contact Melissa Warylo, @act.gov.au 61 (02) 5124 0***

About the Role

Position Overview The Division of Surgery is responsible for delivering inpatient and outpatient surgical services to the ACT and surrounding region. The Division includes surgical specialities, the ACT Trauma Service, Intensive Care Unit, Capital Region Retrieval Service, the Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit and the Pain Management Unit. These Units are supported by administration support officers.

An opportunity is presented to join the Orthopaedic Unit in the role of an Orthopaedic Surgeon. The position is required to participate in the supervision, training and professional development of the multidisciplinary team.

This positions clinical commitment will involve participation in the general on call roster, as well as supporting treatment of subspecialty interests which may include trauma, spine, lower limb including hip, knee, advanced arthroplasty and Paediatric Orthopaedics.

The successful applicant will have subspecialty fellowship training in orthopaedic surgery as well as orthopaedic trauma surgery, and advanced skills relevant to both inpatient and outpatient services.





The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in the mandatory administrative, governance and training requirements of medical officers in the Division of Surgery at CHS.

The position is based at Canberra Hospital and may work across all CHS sites.

There is an expectation that the successful applicant will maintain accountability for their own continued professional development, practice standards and education. The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position.

The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.





For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2 ***@anu.edu.au For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

l Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency l Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)

l Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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

To Apply

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

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.

If you would like further information regarding this chance, please contact Melissa Warylo, @act.gov.au 61 (02) 5124 0***

📌 Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery - Visiting Medical Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Act Health
📍 Canberra