Specialist in Cardiology - Staff Specialist

Employment Type: Full Time or Part time, Permanent or temporary
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Total Salary Package: $305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time)

Package inclusive of Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (11.5%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: CHS Medicine - Cardiology Unit
Closing Date: 23 September 2025

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Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS

• 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.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time)
• Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time)
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)

About the Role:
Join a dynamic and well-established Cardiology Department committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care across a broad spectrum of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

Our multidisciplinary team includes 15 consultant cardiologists, fellows, trainees, specialist nurses, sonographers and allied health professionals, all working collaboratively to provide exceptional patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation, education, and community service, we offer a supportive and progressive environment for career development.

The newly expanded Heart Care Centre at Canberra Hospital features cutting-edge facilities including a 32-bed Acute Cardiac Care Unit, two dedicated cardiac catheterisation labs, and a state-of-the-art electrophysiology suite.

Our Interventional Cardiology Service performs over 900 coronary interventions annually and provides 24/7 primary PCI for STEMI patients. The Echocardiography Unit conducts more than 4,000 studies each year, including advanced imaging modalities and emergency services. We also offer robust outpatient programs, a nurse-led cardiac rehabilitation service, and a dedicated Heart Failure Clinic focused on patient education and reducing readmissions.

Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks.

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 & 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

For more information regarding the three different positions duties and to address the criteria for the position you wish to apply for please:click here for the Specialist Cardiology (Interverntional)or

click here for the Specialist Cardiology (Echocardiography/Multi-Modality Imaging)

or

click here for the Specialist Cardiology (Electrophysiology)



To be awarded a position with CHS the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following:

• 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)
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***


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.



If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Shakeeb Bani-Yaseen through the advertisement link.