Infectious Disease Registrar (Advanced Trainee)

Description
‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Infectious Disease Registrar (Advanced Trainee) Employment Type: Full time
Classification: Registrar
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Medicine
Closing Date: 7 August 2025
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
About the role: Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year, commencing February 2026 for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position, you must be PGY4+ by February 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 2021-2022 The Infectious Diseases Department at the Canberra Hospital provides a busy inpatient and consultation service, with close ties to Infection Prevention & Control, the Microbiology laboratory, Hospital in the Home, Antimicrobial Stewardship, the Canberra Sexual Health Centre and the ANU Medical School. There are currently nine Infectious Diseases physicians, three Advanced Trainees in Infectious Diseases, one basic trainee, one intern and two Microbiology registrars. The Canberra Hospital provides the trainee with an opportunity to gain experience involving a broad range of infectious diseases, including general infectious diseases, infections in immunocompromised patients, tropical diseases and travel health, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics, HIV medicine and sexual health. There are multidisciplinary clinics and meetings with several other departments, including Haematology and Orthopaedics. 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 How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include:

• A copy of a current resumé.

• A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role.

• Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here

CHS Contact: Dr Ian Marr, Unit Director Infectious Diseases. Ian.Marr@act.gov.au #LI-DNI
Job: Junior Medical Officers Salary Range: 112,917.00 - 141,084.00 Closing Date: 07/Aug/2025, 8:59:00 AM