Geriatric Medicine Registrar (Advanced Trainee)

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

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Job summary

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking a Geriatric Medicine Registrar (Advanced Trainee) in Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT. The role commences February 2027 for two years, for PGY4+ eligible candidates.

The position offers a temporary full-time contract, with a salary between $125,473 and $155,223 per year, and includes opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development within a tertiary hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must be PGY4+ by February 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete two years of core training with rotations in Acute Geriatrics, Sub-acute Geriatrics, Ortho-geriatrics, and community Geriatrics.
• Participate in undergraduate teaching program and contribute to research activities.
• Pre-employment National Police Check may be required.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Job description

Geriatric Medicine Registrar (Advanced Trainee)

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’

POSITION 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

Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered

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
• 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 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 Agreement 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 **************@act.gov.au