Ophthalmology Registrar | Full-time Temporary

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

12.5% superannuation

Competitive pay

Job summary

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking an Ophthalmology Registrar for a full-time temporary 12-month position starting February 2027. Applicants must be PGY4+ from February 2027 and eligible for ACT health service employment.

The role includes visa sponsorship for eligible candidates, relocation reimbursement considerations for interstate applicants, competitive pay and 12.5% superannuation within a tertiary hospital serving the ACT and surrounding NSW.

Job description

Ophthalmology Registrar
Full-time Temporary

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live inCanberra
• 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).

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About the role:

Applications are sought for a February 2027 commencement for a period of 12 months, with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ from 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 .

This role is based in the Department of Ophthalmology at CHS, a 560 bed, tertiary-referral and trauma centre, with a full range of medical and surgical services. The Department serves 600,000 people from the ACT and regional NSW. The consultant staff comprises of six VMO's and five Staff Specialists. There are two rotating accredited Registrars, as well as an unaccredited Registrar level four, two Junior Registrars and an RMO.

Please note, accommodation is not provided as part of this position.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy

Note: This is a temporary position commencing in February 2027 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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 ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan – ACT Government Transparency Portal .

Note

This is a temporary position commencing in February 2027 for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.