Anaesthetist Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist Anaesthetist

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 205,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

ACT Health's Canberra Health Services invites applications for Senior Medical Officer roles in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine. Positions support the anaesthesia roster across weekends, public holidays, after-hours, and emergency lists, with variable full-time/part-time arrangements.

Applicants must hold Specialist registration with AHPRA and meet credentialing requirements. The role offers a competitive total package and opportunities for research collaboration with ANU and

Qualifications

• Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from MDAAC
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine

Closing Date: 22 November 2026

POTENTIAL TOTAL PACKAGE VALUE OF UP TO $673,200 (dependent on the level of experience and participation).

Full time indicative base package remuneration value of $351,220 and up to $460,646 (dependant on classification banding)

Indicative Base Salary Package Includes:

• Base salary $204,936 to $274,696 (pa)
• Private Practice Allowance (Scheme A)
• On-call allowance
• Professional development allowances (MEE)
• Mobile phone allowance
• Generous leave provisions, including up to four weeks training/education leave and up to five weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time) plus leave loading

- Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

Additional incentives and allowances to the full time indicative total remunerative package value up to $212,560

Attraction and Retention Incentive’s (ARIn) available for this position - Subject to meeting eligibility criteria - (pro-rata part time)

• Core Group Anaesthetic ARIn $50,000 plus superannuation pa (pro-rata for part time)
  • Subject to review every two years
• Extra surgery scheme ARIn (optional) Up to $100,00 plus superannuation pa (pro-rata for part time)
  • Subject to review every two years
  • Subject to participation requirements
• Rostered extra surgery scheme work $62,560 plus superannuation pa (pro-rata for part time)
  • Subject to participation requirements

What can we offer you:

Visit our Senior Medical Officer Careers page

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS

• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
• 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.

Position Overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide 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.

We are committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace.

The Department of Anaesthesia facilitates over 24,000 anaesthetic elective and emergency procedures each year. The breadth of procedures undertaken are all encompassing (cardiac, neurosurgery, and neonatal surgery) with the exception of solid organ transplant. We operate in several facilities, primarily Canberra Hospital which is the largest tertiary and trauma facility in the region, as well as North Canberra Hospital, Calvary John James Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital and other private surgery locations in Canberra.

As the primary teaching hospital and major trauma centre for ACT and the Southern NSW region, exposure to interesting cases is a certainty.

CHS is a partner in teaching with the Australian National University, the University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. Due to these partnerships and the flexible nature of this employment opportunity, excellent research opportunities are available.

These Anaesthetist position(s) in the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine will support the anaesthesia roster on weekends, public holidays, rostered after hours work and additional emergency lists as required. Part-time hours and the number of anaesthetic sessions will be considered and can be negotiated on offer/acceptance of a position/contract.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

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 may be 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 2*** ************@anu.edu.au

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.

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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Shannon Dougan at**************@act.gov.au