Registered Nurse Level 3 Grade 1 - Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care Clinical Lead

Closes: 19 June 2026

Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1

Salary: $128,458 - $133,489 plus superannuation

Position No: 63060-02QO6

Directorate: Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 29 May 2026

Contact Officer: Cassandra Noble on ***email_hidden*** or (02) 5124 2185

What can we offer you

• 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.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role

Join a highly specialised and impactful team within Clinical Forensic Medical Services (CFMS), a dedicated unit of Canberra Health Services delivering critical medical expertise in complex and sensitive situations. CFMS plays a vital role in supporting individuals and the justice system through services related to sexual assault, domestic and interpersonal violence, deaths, patients in custody, and specialised police procedures.

Within this dynamic environment, Forensic and Medical Sexual Assault Care (FAMSAC) offers an established and respected clinical service providing compassionate, expert forensic medical care to patients across the ACT and surrounding regions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to step into the role of Clinical Lead, where you will drive excellence in the coordination and delivery of medical assessments and forensic evidence collection for individuals affected by sexual and interpersonal violence.

In this role, you will combine clinical expertise with leadership, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently delivered while supporting a multidisciplinary team in a challenging yet deeply rewarding field. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference, committed to patient-centred care, and ready to lead within a specialised forensic environment, this position offers the chance to contribute to a service that truly changes lives.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Note: This is a permanent position.

For more information on this position and how to apply “ click here ”

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

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 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.

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