Clinical Director - Community Portfolio

Employment Type: Full Time – Temporary

Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist

Location: Canberra Health Services

Section: Rehabilitation, Aged and Community Services

Closing Date: 1 July 2026

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at:

ACT PUBLIC SECTOR MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS DETERMINATION 2023-2026

What Can We Offer You

l Reimbursement of relocation expenses (up to $55,000) for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval)

l VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates.

l City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra

l Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

l Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

l Flexible working conditions.

Potential total package value of $344,062 to $453,341 (Inclusive of additional incentives and allowances) dependent on the level of experience and participation.

Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $344,062 to $453,341 (Pro Rata part time)

Indicative Base Package inclusive of

l Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696

l Superannuation (12.5%)

l Private Practice Allowance – Scheme A

l Professional development allowances

l Mobile Phone allowance

l Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum

l Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

About The Role

Position Overview

CHS Has Evolved To Become The Single Provider Of Public Hospital And Health Care Services Across The ACT. In July 2023 Canberra Health Services (CHS) Joined With The Newly Named North Canberra Hospital To Form a Single Public Hospital And Health Service For The ACT. This Built On The Gradual Expansion Of CHS Over Recent Years To Offer a Broader Range Of Services Across Multiple Sites

l Canberra Hospital - tertiary hospital

l North Canberra Hospital - secondary acute hospital

l University of Canberra Hospital - specialised rehabilitation (sub-acute hospital)

l Clare Holland House - public palliative care service

l Walk-in Centres - community facility for treatment of minor illness and injury

l Community Health Centres - community facility for general and specialist services

l Community based health services, such as early childhood services, youth and women’s health, dental health, mental health and alcohol and drug services.

This recent expansion along with ongoing developments across our acute, community, and specialty health services, reflects our dedication to meeting the needs of a growing and diverse population, with the full list of services to be offered under the community portfolio, yet to be formally finalised.

The Community Portfolio delivers a range of multidisciplinary, community-based and inpatient services focused on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and ongoing management of health conditions. These services include Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Walk-in Centres, Breast Screen ACT, the Integrated Care Program, Renal Services, Women, Youth and Children, Community Paediatrics, the Spinal Pain Service, and components of the Chronic Pain Service, as well as services within the Rehabilitation and Aged Care Division. Services are delivered through a collaborative, patient-centred model of care that supports improved health outcomes for the ACT community and surrounding region.

The services under the “Community” Portfolio are committed to continuous service improvement to ensure contemporary models of care, sustainable workforce practices, and safe, high-quality service delivery. The programs aim to foster a positive workplace culture and strong collaboration across clinical and operational teams to support the delivery of accessible and integrated community-based healthcare.

The appointment is for an initial period of 12 months (1) year, with the possibility of extension.

A Level 2 management allowance applies to this role.

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

l Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

l Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)

l Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

l 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 2-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***

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 Jo Morris, on ***email_hidden***

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