Specialist in Cardiology (Echocardiography/Multi-Modality)

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section:
Indicative Base Salary Package: $313,000 to $415,000 (pro rata for part time)

Package inclusive of Base Salary $313,000 to $415,000 + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Superannuation (12.5%) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.



Closing Date: 18 May 2026

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Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at
· Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)

· City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in

· 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)

· Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates.



About the Role:
Position Overview



Canberra Health Services offers an exciting opportunity within our state‑of‑the‑art, fully integrated tertiary cardiology service providing comprehensive cardiac care to an estimated population of 620,000 across the ACT and surrounding Southern NSW Local Health Districts. The role is based in a contemporary, high‑acuity service that delivers excellence in teaching, research, service innovation and patient‑centred care.

Cardiology services at Canberra Hospital are centred in Building 5, incorporating the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU), Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (CCL) and specialist outpatient services. The ACCU provides advanced care for patients with acute coronary syndromes, valvular heart disease, heart failure and complex cardiac arrhythmias, supporting patients across the full spectrum of age, acuity, frailty and disability. The Cardiac Catheter Laboratory and Cardiac Day Unit deliver a comprehensive interventional and electrophysiology program, including primary PCI for STEMI, complex coronary intervention, electrophysiology studies, catheter ablation, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), and implantation of cardiac electronic devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. The Interventional Cardiology Service operates two dedicated cardiac catheterisation laboratories, performing approximately 900 coronary interventions and 1,800 angiograms annually.

Diagnostic services include a comprehensive echocardiography program (>4,000 studies annually), cardiac CT (in collaboration with Radiology), and emergency echo capability.

These capabilities position the ACT as a tertiary referral hub for advanced cardiac diagnostics and interventions.

North Canberra Hospital (NCH) complements this service with a 6‑bed Coronary Care Unit and a broad range of outpatient cardiology services, including ambulatory blood pressure and Holter monitoring, ECG testing, chest pain clinics, general cardiology clinics, exercise stress echocardiography and exercise tolerance testing. With the progressive commissioning of the new Northside hospital, there is a significant opportunity to further strengthen and expand the role of NCH. Service design and future planning anticipates leveraging Northside infrastructure and capability to support the evolution of NCH as a leading hub for diagnostic and ambulatory cardiology services, aligned with broader territory‑wide clinical strategies and population needs.

Across both hospital sites, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Heart Failure Rehabilitation services provide continuity of care and support long‑term outcomes for patients living with chronic cardiac disease.

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 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 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

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 see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.