Specialist in Acute Medical Unit & General Medicine - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist
ACT Health
Australia
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Job posted on March 6, 2026
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Specialist in Acute Medical Unit & General Medicine - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist ( Job Number: 02PQD)
Description
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Acute Medical Unit and General Medicine, Division of Medicine
Indicative Base Salary Package: $339,657 to $447,762 (pro rata for part time) - excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive, applicable to the AMU component of this role. Indicative Base Salary Package inclusive of Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (12%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. Additional salary opportunity Attraction and Retention Incentive up to $75,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time) 1. Subject to meeting eligibility criteria 2. Reviewed for eligibility every two years 3. Does not form part of the base salary Closing Date: 16 March 2026 What can we offer you: Visit our Senior Medical Officer Careers page Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. · Recognition of prior service and Transfer of Leave entitlements from other eligible Australian Hospitals. · 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 $19,707 (Pro Rata Part Time) About the Role: Position Overview We are seeking suitably qualified physicians who are passionate about providing holistic and evidence-based care in a well-supported, multi-disciplinary general medicine hospital environment. There are currently vacancies in both the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), and the General Medicine Department. Successful applicants may have the opportunity to work across one or both areas. The AMU is a short-stay ward and unit for adults, designed to deliver timely, evidenced-based and holistic care during the admission phase of medical inpatient care. The AMU provides early senior medical and multidisciplinary input for patients that require admission under internal medicine units. It also allows further work up of patients with acute undifferentiated medical conditions in a non-Emergency Department (ED) clinical space. The AMU is physician-led and has dedicated medical, nursing, allied health and support staff to ensure patients begin their hospital journey with a comprehensive management plan. The Department of General Medicine manages patients with a diverse range of multiple active co-morbidities or undifferentiated illnesses under the age of 80 years that require ongoing inpatient, ward-based hospital care. We are a busy inpatient service with consultation and outpatient clinic responsibilities. Applicants should have had training and experience in Acute and General Medicine or relevant medical sub-specialty. The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment with a team of nursing, allied health and medical staff, including Advanced and Basic Physician Trainees. We are seeking suitably qualified physicians who are passionate about providing holistic and evidence-based care in a well-supported, multi-disciplinary general medicine hospital environment. There are currently vacancies in both the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), and the General Medicine Department. Successful applicants may have the opportunity to work across one or both areas. The AMU is a short-stay ward and unit for adults, designed to deliver timely, evidenced-based and holistic care during the admission phase of medical inpatient care. The AMU provides early senior medical and multidisciplinary input for patients that require admission under internal medicine units. It also allows further work up of patients with acute undifferentiated medical conditions in a non-Emergency Department (ED) clinical space. The AMU is physician-led and has dedicated medical, nursing, allied health and support staff to ensure patients begin their hospital journey with a comprehensive management plan. The Department of General Medicine manages patients with a diverse range of multiple active co-morbidities or undifferentiated illnesses under the age of 80 years that require ongoing inpatient, ward-based hospital care. We are a busy inpatient service with consultation and outpatient clinic responsibilities. Applicants should have had training and experience in Acute and General Medicine or relevant medical sub-specialty. The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment with a team of nursing, allied health and medical staff, including Advanced and Basic Physician Trainees. 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 [email protected] For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: · 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 two-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 Lindsay Ottaway at [email protected]. Job : Senior Medical Officers Salary Range : 204,936.00 - 274,696.00 Contact Name
: Anna Nakauyaca Contact Email
: [email protected] Closing Date
: 16/Mar/2026, 12:59:00 PM
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Description
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Acute Medical Unit and General Medicine, Division of Medicine
Indicative Base Salary Package: $339,657 to $447,762 (pro rata for part time) - excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive, applicable to the AMU component of this role. Indicative Base Salary Package inclusive of Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (12%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. Additional salary opportunity Attraction and Retention Incentive up to $75,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time) 1. Subject to meeting eligibility criteria 2. Reviewed for eligibility every two years 3. Does not form part of the base salary Closing Date: 16 March 2026 What can we offer you: Visit our Senior Medical Officer Careers page Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. · Recognition of prior service and Transfer of Leave entitlements from other eligible Australian Hospitals. · 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 $19,707 (Pro Rata Part Time) About the Role: Position Overview We are seeking suitably qualified physicians who are passionate about providing holistic and evidence-based care in a well-supported, multi-disciplinary general medicine hospital environment. There are currently vacancies in both the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), and the General Medicine Department. Successful applicants may have the opportunity to work across one or both areas. The AMU is a short-stay ward and unit for adults, designed to deliver timely, evidenced-based and holistic care during the admission phase of medical inpatient care. The AMU provides early senior medical and multidisciplinary input for patients that require admission under internal medicine units. It also allows further work up of patients with acute undifferentiated medical conditions in a non-Emergency Department (ED) clinical space. The AMU is physician-led and has dedicated medical, nursing, allied health and support staff to ensure patients begin their hospital journey with a comprehensive management plan. The Department of General Medicine manages patients with a diverse range of multiple active co-morbidities or undifferentiated illnesses under the age of 80 years that require ongoing inpatient, ward-based hospital care. We are a busy inpatient service with consultation and outpatient clinic responsibilities. Applicants should have had training and experience in Acute and General Medicine or relevant medical sub-specialty. The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment with a team of nursing, allied health and medical staff, including Advanced and Basic Physician Trainees. We are seeking suitably qualified physicians who are passionate about providing holistic and evidence-based care in a well-supported, multi-disciplinary general medicine hospital environment. There are currently vacancies in both the Acute Medical Unit (AMU), and the General Medicine Department. Successful applicants may have the opportunity to work across one or both areas. The AMU is a short-stay ward and unit for adults, designed to deliver timely, evidenced-based and holistic care during the admission phase of medical inpatient care. The AMU provides early senior medical and multidisciplinary input for patients that require admission under internal medicine units. It also allows further work up of patients with acute undifferentiated medical conditions in a non-Emergency Department (ED) clinical space. The AMU is physician-led and has dedicated medical, nursing, allied health and support staff to ensure patients begin their hospital journey with a comprehensive management plan. The Department of General Medicine manages patients with a diverse range of multiple active co-morbidities or undifferentiated illnesses under the age of 80 years that require ongoing inpatient, ward-based hospital care. We are a busy inpatient service with consultation and outpatient clinic responsibilities. Applicants should have had training and experience in Acute and General Medicine or relevant medical sub-specialty. The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment with a team of nursing, allied health and medical staff, including Advanced and Basic Physician Trainees. 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 [email protected] For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: · 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 two-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 Lindsay Ottaway at [email protected]. Job : Senior Medical Officers Salary Range : 204,936.00 - 274,696.00 Contact Name
: Anna Nakauyaca Contact Email
: [email protected] Closing Date
: 16/Mar/2026, 12:59:00 PM