Plastic Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

Description

'Creating exceptional health care together.'

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:Plastic Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

Employment Type: Full time

Classification:Registrar

Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (pa)

Location: Canberra Hospital

Section: Surgery

Closing Date:17 September 2025

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 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% 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 benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services

About the role:

Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year commencing February 2026 for one year with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position applicants must be PGY4+ by February 2026.

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

The primary roles of this appointment are to support:

• Operative, clinical and on call services provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital
• Education and training of non-accredited plastic surgery registrars, residents and interns
• Research activities as appropriate
• Ability to participate in rotations to Calvary Health Care ACT.

Clinical Responsibilities

This role will contribute to the clinical service provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Hospital. This contribution will consist of regular outpatient sessions, ward rounds and regular participation in the on-call registrar roster.

Academic Responsibilities

The trainee will be expected to contribute to the teaching of Australian National University medical students, and to assist in Postgraduate training. The successful applicant will be expected to both attend and participate in the Department's regular audits, X ray conferences, tutorials and journal clubs.

Research

There is scope for clinical research in the unit with defined projects.

Applicants of equivalent or similar experience and training should also apply.

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 details click here for the Position Description

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include:

• A copy of a current resumé.
• A response to the selection criteria under "what you require" in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role.
• Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here

CHS Contact: Shannon Dougan, Operations Manager Division of Surgery.

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Job: Junior Medical Officers

Salary Range: 112, ,084.00

Closing Date: 17/Sep/2025, 8:59:00 AM