Specialist in Paediatrics

Specialist in Paediatrics - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist ( Job Number:  02OKG)  Description Employment Type: Full Time, PermanentClassification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior SpecialistTotal Salary Package:  $314,000 to $415,970 (pro rata for part time) Package inclusive of:  - Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198  - Attraction and Retention Incentive  - Private Practice Scheme Allowance - On-call allowance - Medical Education Expense Allowance  - Superannuation (12%) Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. Location: Canberra Hospital, GarranSection: Paediatric MedicineClosing Date: 23 November 2025 ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** What can we offer you:  Visit our Senior Medical Officer careers Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS •  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. •  Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time) •  Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time) • Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates. • Attraction and Retention Incentive - $30,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time) - reviewed every two years •  Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) About the Role: The Division of Women, Youth and Children provides a broad range of primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. The provision of services is based on a family-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care in partnership with the consumer and other service providers. Paediatrics at Canberra Hospital, co-located within the Centenary Hospital for Women, Youth and Children, can cater for up to 48 inpatients, and has an active medical and surgical day stay and clinical investigation unit, and a busy and growing outpatient department. There is a tertiary accredited Level 6 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The hospital also offers subspecialty paediatric care in areas of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and Paediatric Surgery. The Outpatient department includes a range of multidisciplinary clinics and is actively supported by staff specialists and visiting consultants from Paediatric tertiary hospitals in Sydney. The Community Paediatrics team and Paediatric forensic medical service is part of a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist health services to children, young people and their families or carers who have been affected by abuse and/or neglect. The medical staff work in collaboration with police, child protection services and community-based agencies to support the health and wellbeing of vulnerable children. The preferred applicant may be considered for a conjoint appointment with the Australian National University at an academic level commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience. The academic appointment will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services appointment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The appointee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to (The Canberra Hospital/CHS) for (research/clinical) matters. Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and online journals and textbooks. 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   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. To Apply:  Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a two-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. 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 communityOur 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 new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.  If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Blessy Charles, Unit Director Paediatrics at or at #LI-DNI  Job : Senior Medical Officers Salary Range : 188,151.00 - 254,198.00 Contact Name : Blessy Charles Contact Email :  Closing Date : 23/Nov/2025, 12:59:00 PM