Clinical Haematology Registrar (Advanced Trainee)
Full-time Temporary

Closes: 01 November 2026

Classification: Registrar 1-4
Salary: $125,473 - $155,223 plus superannuation
Position No: 26094 - 02QLB
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 October 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Maya Latimer on [email protected]

What can we offer you:

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- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions
- 12.5% Superannuation
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

This is a one-year haematology training accredited full-time clinical position commencing February 2026 with responsibility for inpatient and outpatient care of Clinical Haematology (malignant and non-malignant) patients. To be eligible for this position applicants must be PGY4+.

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 position is suitable for either sub-specialty training under the auspices of the Haematology CJCT (FRACP/FRCPA) or FRACP only. The position is accredited by the CJCT RACP/RCPA for one year of core clinical training. Preference will be given to candidates for dual Fellowship who have completed their FRACP Part I examination.



Consultants within the unit have a keen interest in post graduate education and training and encourage the applicant to participate in learning activities. Applicants should have highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with the use of computers, DHR (digital health record) and common software applications would be considered an advantage for the applicant.

The clinical haematology service provides a substantial inpatient and outpatient management for malignant and non-malignant patients including autologous stem cell transplantation and therapeutic plasma exchange. We provide a vital consultative haematology service to other specialities and external hospitals such as North Canberra Hospital (Bruce, ACT), private hospitals and rural hospitals in surrounding NSW as well as to general practitioners. There is an active and dedicated clinical trials program. There is a strong teaching and professional development focus within the unit. The department has solid collaborative links with the department of Cancer Biology and Therapeutics at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University.

Most of our haematologists are accredited by RACP and RCPA and have a keen interest in post graduate education and training. The unit has 12 haematologists, 6 advanced trainees, 2 basic trainees and 2 junior medical officers.



Employment contracts for more than one year may be negotiable once positions are finalised. All trainees participate in an on-call haematology roster on weekends in conjunction with the on-call consultant and an infrequent general medical ward roster on weekdays as an evening shift. Trainees may participate in outpatient clinics as well as outreach clinics under supervision of a consultant in regional centres in Bega, NSW and North Canberra Hospital, Bruce, ACT. Development of a clinical or laboratory research project is strongly encouraged.

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

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

Note: This is a one-year haematology training accredited full-time clinical position commencing in February 2026.

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

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.

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

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