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POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Ophthalmology Registrar

Employment Type:Temporary, Full time
Classification:Registrar
Salary:$125,473 to $155,223 (pa)
Location:Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section:Surgery
Closing Date: 22 October 2026

Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered

What can we offer you:

- City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live inCanberra
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions
- 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:Perks of working with us - Canberra Health Services

About the role:

Applications are sought for a February 2027 commencement for a period of 12 months, with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ from February 2027.

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 2023 - 2026

This role is based in the Department of Ophthalmology at CHS, a 560 bed, tertiary‑referral and trauma centre, with a full range of medical and surgical services. The Department serves 600,000 people from the ACT and regional NSW. The consultant staff comprises of six VMO's and five Staff Specialists. There are two rotating accredited Registrars, as well as an unaccredited Registrar level four, two Junior Registrars and an RMO.

Please note, accommodation is not provided as part of this position.

Prior to commencement, the 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 regarding the position see the Position Description.

CHS Contact:Dr Geoffrey Broadhead, Unit Director, Ophthalmology ***************@act.gov.au

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📌 Ophthalmology Registrar (Canberra)
🏢 Act Health
📍 Canberra