Canberra Region Cancer Centre Senior Registrar | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 09 August 2026 Classification: Senior Registrar
Salary: $173,760 plus superannuation
Position No: 67776 - 02QL7
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 June 2026
Contact Officer: Mark Polizzotto on Mark.Polizzotto@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 (act.gov.au) About the role: 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 This is a clinical research focused position, in which clinicians who have completed core training in a relevant specialty will be mentored to develop a relevant clinical research interest. Limited service provision, which may include on-call, will be included. Suitable candidates will be encouraged to consider enrolment in a research higher degree during their appointment. This position is suitable for clinicians who have recently completed or are nearing completion of specialist training in Medical Oncology, Haematology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care or Immunology. Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible to apply applicants must have completed two core training years in their speciality and be PGY7+ by February 2027. The Canberra Region Cancer Centre is based at the Canberra Hospital. It provides a comprehensive service in cancer and immune diseases to the region through Medical Oncology, Haematology, Immunology, Radiation Oncology and Palliative Care. The facility includes four linear accelerators, a large day treatment centre, and inpatient wards. Canberra Hospital is the principal referral hospital for Canberra and the South-East region of New South Wales serving a population well over half a million people. The hospital is well equipped with approximately 600 beds and provides a wide range of medical services. Canberra Hospital is the major teaching hospital of the ANU Medical School and has well-developed postgraduate teaching programs. There are excellent opportunities for research on the Canberra Hospital campus and at the Australian National University and University of Canberra. For more information regarding the position see the 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

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here” Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension. 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 ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal. #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