Neurosurgeon - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist

Neurosurgeon - Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist ( Job Number:  02P1J)  Description Employment Type: Full Time, PermanentClassification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior SpecialistLocation: Canberra Health ServicesSection: Division of Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery Indicative Base Salary Package: $339,657 to $447,762 (pro rata for part time)  Indicative Base Salary Package inclusive of Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696 +  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. Additional salary opportunity: Attraction and Retention Incentive up to $75,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time)  1.   Subject to meeting eligibility criteria 2.   Reviewed for eligibility every two years 3.   Does not form part of the base salary Closing Date: 18 January 2026 What can we offer you:  Visit our Senior Medical Officer Careers page  Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS ·        Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) ·        Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates. ·        Recognition of prior service and Transfer of Leave entitlements from other eligible Australian Hospitals. ·        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 $19,707 (Pro Rata Part Time) About the Role: Position Overview 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:  The Division of Surgery is responsible for delivering inpatient and outpatient surgical services to the ACT and surrounding region. The Division includes surgical specialties for inpatient and outpatient services, the Pain Management Unit, the ACT Trauma Service, ICU, Capital Retrieval, Trauma and the Orthopaedic Research Unit. These Units are supported by administration support officers. Under broad direction and as a member of the Neurosurgery Department, the successful candidate will provide tertiary services to patients of NSW and the ACT, with respect to management of neurosurgical conditions. The successful candidate will participate in the provision of acute and non-acute surgical services, including acute surgical presentations, and in-patient and outpatient surgical services. They will also provide support to other disciplines and departments within CHS and the wider community with regards to acute surgical services. A performance assessment will be conducted within three months following commencement of employment. At least every twelve months, a performance review will be undertaken that includes expectations in respect of management responsibilities, quality improvement and clinical governance activities, post graduate and undergraduate teaching activities, continuing education, research, health outcomes. CHS maintains strong research links with the ANU, University of Canberra, and the Australian Catholic University. 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. Candidates may be considered for conjoint positions at the ANU at an academic level commensurate with their qualifications and experience. Academic positions are held for the duration of the candidate’s CHS 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 CHS for clinical/ research matters. For more information about to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact Professor Paul Fitzgerald, Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology ANU College of Health and Medicine (EA - Cheryl Morse: ). Medical Staff at CHS enjoy excellent conditions. Our Enterprise Agreement is available at 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. In general, the numeration package offered is very competitive compared to other states and territories across Australia and New Zealand and the package can be negotiated based on the level of experience. The Neurosurgery Department is a busy service supported by excellent imaging and diagnostic facilities. It manages on average 900 patient separations per annum. The Neurosurgical faculty currently consists of three full time staff specialists, one part-time Staff Specialist, four Neurosurgical Registrars (two SET Trainees and two Non-accredited), one SRMO and three Junior Medical Officers. In-patients are managed in a dedicated Neurosurgical ward (which includes a high dependency area); nursing and allied health staff are specialty trained. State-of-the-art Neurosurgical equipment is available in the dedicated Neurosurgical operating room – which has an intraoperative MR Scanner and intraoperative angiography. There is close partnership with an Interventional Neuro Radiology service run by three x neuro-interventionalists. 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. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** 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 Peter Mews at #LI-DNI  Job : Senior Medical Officers Salary Range : 204,936.00 - 274,696.00 Contact Name : Peter Mews Contact Email :  Closing Date : 18/Jan/2026, 12:59:00 PM