Staff Specialist/ Unit Director - General Paediatrics

Employment Type: Full Time – Temporary

Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Unit Director

Location: Canberra Health Services

Section: General Paediatrics - Women, Youth and Children

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

Indicative Base Package inclusive of

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

l Superannuation (12.5%)

l Private Practice Allowance

l Professional development allowances

l On-call allowance 17.5%

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.

Additional Salary Opportunity

l Managerial Allowance applicable for the Clinical Director component of the role $44,340 pa (Pro Rata Part Time)

l Attraction and Retention Incentive up to $75,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time)

• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria
• Reviewed for eligibility every two years
• Does not form part of the base salary

Closing Date: 26 July 2026

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

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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 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.

About The Role

Position Overview

The Unit Director, General Paediatrics provides strategic, clinical and operational leadership for General Paediatric services within Canberra Health Services. The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care across acute paediatric services, while driving service innovation, workforce capability, and clinical governance.

As a key member of the Women, Youth and Children leadership team, the position works in partnership with nursing, allied health and executive colleagues to deliver integrated, person-centred services aligned to CHS priorities. The role balances senior clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, contributing to the development of a contemporary, sustainable paediatric service.

The Unit Director for General Paediatrics is a 3-year appointment that attracts a Managerial Allowance Level 2 and is supported by a Deputy Director role.

Note: The Unit Director for General Paediatrics is not responsible for operational leadership of CHS Community Paediatrics, which is the remit of the Unit Director for Community Paediatrics. However, the Unit Director for General Paediatrics may provide professional leadership and support to this role.

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.

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 (02) 6125 2622 ***email_hidden***

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 th e 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 Jane VanDiemen, [email protected]

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