Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 12 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 71564)

Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 (Plus 12.5% Super)

Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran

Section: Division of Medicine

Closing Date: 15th October 2026

What can we offer you:

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions.

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role

Are you a motivated and adaptable professional with a talent for strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality advice? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your work directly supports executive decision-making and contributes to better health outcomes for the community? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

In this role, you will coordinate Divisional and Government business, including the preparation of Cabinet, Assembly, Ministerial and Executive briefings and correspondence. You will liaise with the Government Relations Team, undertake research, and prepare advice for the Executive Director on strategic, administrative and operational matters. You will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and programs that support the core business of the division, including planning and managing key projects as required.

To succeed in this role, you will bring exceptional written and verbal communication skills,



strong research and organisational abilities, and the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You will understand the public health system and the ability to engage with consumers, while demonstrating the adaptability and professionalism required to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

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

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

To Apply

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page 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

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.

If you would like further information regarding this prospect, please contact Kristi-Lee Vaughan at (02) 5124 9 or at @act.gov.au.

📌 Executive Officer, Division of Medicine (Garran)
🏢 Act Health
📍 Garran