Closes: 10 November 2026

Classification: Junior / Registrar 1-4
Salary: $111,826 - $155,223 plus superannuation
Position No: 25622, several - 02SG7
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 November 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Emily Walsh on [email protected]

What can we offer you:

- City living without the traffic – to see why you should work in Canberra .
- 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
- 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 perks of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services

About the role:

Applications are sought for a commencement in February 2027. An initial contract will be issued for a one‑year period, with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+ by 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 .

Canberra Hospital’s Basic Physician Training program provides high‑quality clinical training and educational opportunities for trainees with subspecialty and general medicine rotations within the Network (Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital and South‑East Regional Hospital). The training program has an established track record and a structure that supports trainee preparation for success at the RACP Fellowship examination. Educational support and training opportunities include a mentorship program and numerous formal and informal learning forums for junior medical staff,



including a well‑attended morning clinical handover, grand rounds, regular unit scientific meetings as well as protected teaching time to attend formal tutorials and lectures.

Overall, the training is well integrated with the clinical service requirements of the hospital. Our training program has maintained an excellent record of consistent success at the written and clinical RACP Examination. There is active and enduring commitment of our senior clinical staff to the physician training program.

The Basic Physician Trainee position is accredited by the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP). The position is suitable for applicants entering into their third postgraduate year, or above, and who have previous experience or training in a hospital‑based internal medicine training program.

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

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

Note: These are temporary positions available from February 2027 for a period of 12 months with a possibility of extension. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+ by February 2027.

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 appl

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