Justice Health Services- General Practitioner

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 344,000 - 530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Canberra city living

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Job summary

ACT Health's Canberra Health Services advertises a Full Time Permanent Medical Staff position at Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist in the Justice Health Services – Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services. The role covers inpatient and community care across ACT sites and requires specialist registration and credentialing compliance.

The package includes base salary, superannuation, allowances, and incentives with potential total package values over half a million dollars,

Qualifications

• Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services across ACT sites.
• Participate in mandatory administrative, governance and training requirements.
• Contribute to primary care, prevention and health equity initiatives.

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Justice Health Services – Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services

Closing Date:25 September 2026

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

ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026

What can we offer you

• Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• 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.
• Flexible working conditions.

Potential total package value of $394,407 to $530,052 (Inclusive of additional incentives and allowances) dependent on the level of experience and participation.

Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $344,407 to $455,052 (Pro Rata part time)

Indicative Base Package inclusive of

• Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
• Superannuation (12.5%)
• Private Practice Allowance – Scheme A (other scheme's available)
• Professional development allowances
• On-call allowance 17.5%
• Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

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 base package Value: $50,000 to $75,000 Dependent on base level appointed to.

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

About the Role

Position Overview

Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) offers compassionate, recovery-focused care for youth and adults across ACT and surrounds. Whether in hospitals, community centres, justice facilities, or even at home, MHJHADS provides specialised support tailored to each stage of life – from children and adolescents to older adults. Services include inpatient psychiatric care, community outreach, and harm minimisation programs, all designed to meet complex mental health needs with dignity and respect.

Justice Health Services (JHS) provides high quality healthcare to people located within the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit (DMHU) and young people at the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (BYJC). The successful applicant would be expected to provide care to consumers across all JHS sites.

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.

The position will be accountable and responsible to the Clinical Director of JHS through an Individual Strengths, Engagement and Development Plan.

The successful applicant will have general practice experience and skills in both inpatient and community services and be willing to work across MHJHADS as needed. The successful applicant will also be expected to participate in the mandatory administrative, governance and training requirements of medical officers within the Division. Emphasis on a strong commitment to the principles of primary care, including prevention, health promotion and person-centred care, together with an understanding of the impact of social determinants of health, trauma, disadvantage and inequity on health outcomes, is essential.

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.

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 2*** ************@anu.edu.au

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.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused 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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact CHS MHJHADS Medical Recruitment ***************@act.gov.au