Geriatric Medicine Registrar (Advanced Trainee)

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation reimbursement

Salary packaging options

12.5% superannuation

Job summary

Canberra Health Services is seeking a Geriatric Medicine Registrar (Advanced Trainee) to commence in February 2027 for a two-year training period at Canberra Hospital. You must be PGY4+ by February 2027 to be eligible. The role sits within Community Health and Integrated Care and offers a comprehensive training environment in a tertiary hospital.

Applications close 11 October 2026. CHS provides visa sponsorship for eligible candidates and relocation reimbursement subject to review, with salary

Qualifications

• Must be PGY4+ by February 2027.
• Two years core training with rotations in Acute and Sub-acute Geriatrics, Ortho-geriatrics, and community geriatrics.

Responsibilities

• Complete two years of core training with rotations as described.
• Participate in undergraduate teaching program and research framework.
• Meet pre-employment checks and vaccination policies.

Job description

Position Title: Geriatric Medicine Registrar (Advanced Trainee)

Employment Type: Temporary, full time

Classification: Registrar 1-4

Salary: $125,473 - $155,223 (pa)

Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT

Section: Community Health and Integrated Care

Closing Date: 11 October 2026

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).

About The Role

Applications are sought to commence in February 2027, for a period of two years. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by February 2027.

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 Agreeme nt 2023 - 2026

Advanced Trainees in Geriatric medicine can complete two years of core training with rotations in Acute Geriatrics, Sub-acute Geriatrics, Ortho-geriatrics, and community Geriatrics.

A strong presence within the ANU medical school faculty provides trainees with the opportunity to participate in the undergraduate teaching program and ensures an adequate framework exists for research.

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 see the Position Description.

CHS Contact: Dr Manoj Saraswat, Unit Director, Geriatric Medicine [e-mail]

Salary Range

125,473.0011/Oct/2026, 12:59:00 PM