Coronary Care, Senior Resident Medical Officer | Temporary
Canberra Health Services
Canberra,
Australian capital territory,
Australia
Health and Care
186
482
Salary
111826 - 135446 AUD /YEAR
Job posted on April 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Closes: 03 May 2026 Classification: Senior Resident Medical Officer
Salary: $111,826 - $135,446 plus superannuation
Position No: 26079-02QAF
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 April 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Liam Guiney on liam.guiney@act.gov.au
What can we offer you:
About the role: Applications are invited for a Senior Resident Medical Officer, Coronary Care at Canberra Hospital and Health Services commencing in August 2026 for a period of one year with possible extension. To be eligible for this position, the successful applicant will need to be Post Graduate Year 3 + at the time of application. 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 2023 – 2026 Working within the Cardiology Services, the CCU SRMO will participate in a 12-hour 4 day per week roster, with the support of the Basic Physician Trainee, Cardiology Registrar and on call Cardiology consultant. The Department of Cardiology at Canberra Hospital provides tertiary cardiology services to the ACT and Greater Southern NSW region. The department has 17 consultant cardiologists with four accredited Advanced Trainees, two unaccredited Trainees and three fellow positions. The Coronary Care Unit has 28 beds. The department has dedicated clinical cardiology programs in acute cardiovascular care, echocardiography, cardiac CT, interventional cardiology, structural cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered. This is a Temporary position commencing in August 2026 for a period of one year with possible extension. Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to:
For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description For more information on this position and how to apply “click here” 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 new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. #LI-DNI Career interest categories: Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
APPLY NOW
Salary: $111,826 - $135,446 plus superannuation
Position No: 26079-02QAF
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 April 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Liam Guiney on liam.guiney@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
About the role: Applications are invited for a Senior Resident Medical Officer, Coronary Care at Canberra Hospital and Health Services commencing in August 2026 for a period of one year with possible extension. To be eligible for this position, the successful applicant will need to be Post Graduate Year 3 + at the time of application. 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 2023 – 2026 Working within the Cardiology Services, the CCU SRMO will participate in a 12-hour 4 day per week roster, with the support of the Basic Physician Trainee, Cardiology Registrar and on call Cardiology consultant. The Department of Cardiology at Canberra Hospital provides tertiary cardiology services to the ACT and Greater Southern NSW region. The department has 17 consultant cardiologists with four accredited Advanced Trainees, two unaccredited Trainees and three fellow positions. The Coronary Care Unit has 28 beds. The department has dedicated clinical cardiology programs in acute cardiovascular care, echocardiography, cardiac CT, interventional cardiology, structural cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered. This is a Temporary position commencing in August 2026 for a period of one year with possible extension. 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 For more information on this position and how to apply “click here” 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 new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. #LI-DNI Career interest categories: Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services