Combined Arthroplasty and Trauma Post Graduate Fellow | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Closes: 31 May 2026 Classification: Post Graduate Fellow
Salary: $237,047 plus superannuation
Position No: 62854 - 02PZI
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 May 2026
Contact Officer: Melissa Warylo on Melissa.Warylo@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: This position is for an August 2026 commencement. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY7+ by August 2026. 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 The Canberra Hospital and affiliated hospitals invite applications for the position of Senior Orthopaedic Trauma and Arthroplasty Fellow. This is a 6-month fellowship providing extensive experience in Orthopaedic Trauma Care and Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty under the guidance of senior and experienced Arthroplasty Surgeons. This position will also gain experience in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery as CHS embarks on the implementation of a paediatric orthopaedic service based in the ACT. This position offers a comprehensive training opportunity in trauma and arthroplasty, preparing fellows for advanced orthopaedic practice in both elective and trauma settings. 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 Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 6-12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. 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 Note This is a temporary position available for a period of 6-12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Career interest categories: Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services