Intensive Care Medicine Career Medical Officer (Transitional Year Fellow) | Full-time Temporary
Canberra Health Services
Canberra,
Australian capital territory,
Australia
Health and Care
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Job posted on July 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Closes: 02 August 2026 Classification: Career Medical Officer 1
Salary: $154,722 - $185,648 plus superannuation
Position No: 603834 - 02R2S
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 July 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Thea Morris on Thea.Morris@act.gov.au
What can we offer you:
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 (act.gov.au) About the Role: To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY4+. This position is a full-time position commencing 1 February 2027 for the period of 12 months with possible extension. 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: ACT Public Sector Medical Practitioners Determination 2023-2026. North Canberra Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit is a tertiary level, mixed adult Intensive Care admitting over 600 patients a year. The ICU is accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) for foundation training (application submitted for C6). Our intensive care trainees are exposed to a broad case mix of critically ill patients. There are 10 physical bed spaces currently with a plan to construct a new hospital in the next five years. This position is a Transitional Year position in North Canberra’s ICU. It plays a key role in the delivery of medical care to critically ill patients. The position is a transitional role between that of a registrar and consultant, with flexibility and graded responsibility to allow increasing clinical autonomy, and development of skills in research, education and administration. A suitable applicant will have met the CICM criteria to enter Transitional Year by February 2027. We offer a structured teaching program tailored for the needs of the individual advanced trainee while providing support from Staff Specialists experienced in the practice of Intensive Care Medicine. It is expected that all appointees will be registered with the CICM and will have complete the CICM Part 2 examination and all other rotational requirements necessary to be eligible for the Transition Year including submission for formal project. For those senior trainees interested in a training year that involved retrieval medicine as well as ICU, please us as below. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here” Note: This is a temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension. 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. #LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Career interest categories: Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
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Salary: $154,722 - $185,648 plus superannuation
Position No: 603834 - 02R2S
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 July 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Thea Morris on Thea.Morris@act.gov.au
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.
- 12.5% 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 benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au) About the Role: To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY4+. This position is a full-time position commencing 1 February 2027 for the period of 12 months with possible extension. 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: ACT Public Sector Medical Practitioners Determination 2023-2026. North Canberra Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit is a tertiary level, mixed adult Intensive Care admitting over 600 patients a year. The ICU is accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) for foundation training (application submitted for C6). Our intensive care trainees are exposed to a broad case mix of critically ill patients. There are 10 physical bed spaces currently with a plan to construct a new hospital in the next five years. This position is a Transitional Year position in North Canberra’s ICU. It plays a key role in the delivery of medical care to critically ill patients. The position is a transitional role between that of a registrar and consultant, with flexibility and graded responsibility to allow increasing clinical autonomy, and development of skills in research, education and administration. A suitable applicant will have met the CICM criteria to enter Transitional Year by February 2027. We offer a structured teaching program tailored for the needs of the individual advanced trainee while providing support from Staff Specialists experienced in the practice of Intensive Care Medicine. It is expected that all appointees will be registered with the CICM and will have complete the CICM Part 2 examination and all other rotational requirements necessary to be eligible for the Transition Year including submission for formal project. For those senior trainees interested in a training year that involved retrieval medicine as well as ICU, please us as below. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement 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 on this position and how to apply “click here” Note: This is a temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension. 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. #LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available for 12 months with the possibility of extension. Career interest categories: Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services