Specialist in Sexual Health - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist Full-time Temporary

Closes: 08 November 2026

Classification:

Specialist Band 1-5/Senior Specialist Salary:

$204,936 - $274,696 plus superannuation Position No:

72532 - 02S6T Directorate:

Canberra Health Services Advertised (Gazettal date):

27 October 2026 Contact Officer:

Dr Ming Lee on [email protected]

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Canberra Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. Flexible working conditions. Full Time Indicative Base Package Value:

$344,961 to $454,650 (Pro Rata part time) dependent on the level of experience and participation. Indicative Base Package inclusive of Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696 Superannuation (12.5%) Career development allowances On-call allowance 17.5% Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum Annual Leave Loading 17.5% Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. About the Role: Position Overview Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) provides clinic-based care as well as an outreach program in non-clinical settings. The clinical care work spans sexually transmissible infections, HIV and gender-affirming care, contraception, genital dermatology, and sexual function. The CHS Adult Gender Service provides care to adolescents aged 16 plus and adults, and is embedded within the sexual health team. CSHC has a strong philosophy of teamwork, evidence-based practice, research activity, community outreach programmes and continuing professional development, which is supported by a weekly in-service program. CSHC is an accredited site for Advanced Training in Sexual Health Medicine,



Royal Australasian College of Physicians. The sexual health specialist position will provide: Clinical consultation Medical resident and registrar supervision and nursing staff clinical support Contribute to the teaching and training of medical students and other health care professionals, both in clinic and in formal teaching sessions Contribute to research, evaluation and quality improvement Actively contribute to administration and management of the unit Approximately 80% of time will be spent in a clinical role direct - patient care or associated clinical duties. Specialist responsibilities are divided across the team and include an educational lead, clinical lead in gender care, and a clinical lead in outreach activities. There are opportunities for honorary academic title with the School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University. 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 and 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 2622 [email protected] Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. Note:

This is a temporary full time position available for 12 months. Part time hours may be considered, and the full time salary note above will be paid pro rata. 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 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 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. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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📌 Specialist in Sexual Health - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist | Full-time Temporary (Yarralumla)
🏢 Australian Capital Territory
📍 Yarralumla