Geriatric Medicine Registrar

Closes: 28 June 2026

Classification: Registrar 1-4

Salary: $125,473 - $155,223 plus superannuation

Position No: 67470 - 02QRA

Directorate: Canberra Health Services

Advertised (Gazettal date): 15 June 2026

Contact Officer: Dr Manoj Saraswat on ***email_hidden***

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.
• 12.5% Superannuation.
• Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
• 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: Applications are sought for an August 2026 commencement. An initial contract will be issued for a two‑year period, with further employment subject to the completion of relevant training requirements and progression. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY4+ by August 2026.

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.

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 – 2026

Advanced Trainees in Geriatric medicine can complete two years of core training with rotations in Acute Geriatrics, Sub-acute Geriatrics, Ortho-geriatrics, and community Geriatrics.

A strong presence within the ANU medical school faculty provides trainees with the opportunity to participate in the undergraduate teaching program and ensures an adequate framework exists for research.

For more information regarding the position see the Position Description.

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

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

Note: This is a temporary position available for two-years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

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.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for two-years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Career interest categories

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services