Resident Medical Officer

ACT Health; Canberra; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging

Job summary

ACT Health invites applications for a 12-month Resident Medical Officer position across Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital and satellite sites.

The successful candidate will be PGY2+ from February 2027 and join a team delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a tertiary hospital setting. Competitive salary from $102,486 to $135,446 (AUD) with salary packaging and relocation assistance for interstate candidates.

Job description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type:Temporary Full time
Classification:Resident Medical Officer
Salary:$102,486 to $135,446
Location:Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital and satellite sites
Section:MOSECTU
Closing Date: 27 September 2026

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

What can we offer you:

City living without the traffic

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).

About the role:

Applications are invited for a 12-month position (with possible extension), commencing from February 2027. To be eligible for this role, you must be PGY2+ 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 theCHS 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

Canberra Health Services recruits Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) to the ACT Network which includes the following sites:

North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT

University of Canberra Hospital, Belconnen ACT

Goulburn Base Hospital, Goulburn NSW

All applicants must refer to the essential qualifications in the position description, to determine their suitability to be considered for this position.

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

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

All applicants must refer to the essential qualifications in the position description to determine their suitability to be considered for this position.

CHS Contact:Nicole McCall, Director Medical Administration Manager **********@act.gov.au