Neonatal Registrar | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 01 December 2025 Classification: Registrar
Salary: $123,241 - $152,696 plus superannuation
Position No: 64595 - 02OZL
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 28 November 2025
Contact Officer: Tejasvi Chaudhari on Tejasvi.Chaudhari@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% 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: Applications are sought for a period of 12 months from February 2026 with possible extension. Applicants must be PGY4+ at the commencement date of the position to be eligible to apply. 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 Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026 The Neonatal Department of the Canberra Hospital is offering Neonatal Registrar positions, for one to two years (depending on training requirements). Neonatal trainees, paediatric basic and paediatric advanced trainees are encouraged to apply. In addition to neonatal and paediatric trainees, advanced trainees in emergency medicine, ICU and anaesthetics with appropriate clinical experience are encouraged to apply. The Department provides neonatal care to the ACT and surrounding NSW regions. The Canberra Hospital has approximately 3500 deliveries per year and is the principal referral centre for high-risk pregnancies. It is the only tertiary care neonatal unit in the region, which has a delivery population of 10,000. The Canberra Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery has 700-800 admissions per year, 300 requiring respiratory support with 18 planned intensive care beds/high dependency beds and 18 special care nursery beds. The department is supported by seven Neonatologists, four Neonatal Advanced Trainees, a Senior Career Medical Officer (SCMO), 10 Neonatal Registrar (paediatric basic/advanced trainees) and three Senior Resident Medical Officers (SRMO) positions. Involvement in Neonatal teaching and research is recommended and highly encouraged by the Canberra Hospital's management. Neonatal Registrars will obtain wide experience in all levels of Neonatal Care in a well-supported and energetic environment. There is an active teaching and research program in both Paediatrics and Neonatology. For more information regarding the position see 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.

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. Applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position. For more information on this position and how to apply “click here” 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 Note This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. Career interest categories: Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services