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• POSITION DESCRIPTION
• Position Title: Plastic Surgery Clinical and Research Post Graduate Fellow
• Employment Type: Full time
• Classification: Post Graduate Fellow
• Salary: $237,047 (pa)
• Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
• Section: Surgery
• Closing Date: 3 March 2026
• Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered

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
• · 11.5%25 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

About the role

• This position is for a February 2027 commencement. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 7+ by February 2027.
• 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
• Applications are sought for the 2027 clinical year commencing February 2027 for one year with possible extension. To be eligible to apply for this position applicants must be PGY7+ by February 2027.

The primary roles of this appointment are to support

• · Operative, clinical and on call services provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at Canberra Health Services
• · Education and training of non-accredited plastic surgery registrars, residents and interns
• · Research activities as appropriate; and
• · Ability to participate in rotations to Calvary Health Care ACT.
• Clinical Responsibilities
• The Fellow will contribute to the clinical service provided by the Department of Plastic Surgery at The Canberra Hospital. This contribution will consist of regular outpatient sessions, ward rounds and surgery, organization of the unit junior staff, some participation in the on-call registrar roster as deemed appropriate by Unit director.
• Academic Responsibilities
• The fellow will be expected to contribute to the teaching of Australian National University medical students, and to assist in Postgraduate training. The successful applicant will be expected to both attend and participate in the Department’s regular audits, X-ray conferences, tutorials and journal clubs.
• This is a fulltime appointment. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the current ACT Public Service Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement. The classification of Postgraduate Fellow attracts a fixed salary and this is inclusive of shift/on call work, which is undertaken outside normal working hours.
• Applicants with CCT or near completion of their training required for the Fellowship in Plastic Surgery are suitable. Hand surgery and microsurgery skills are ideal.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to

• • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
• • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy
• For more information regarding the position details click here for the Position Description
• How to apply or want to know more?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include

• • A copy of a current resumé.
• • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role.
• • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here
• CHS Contact: Shannon Dougan Operations Manager Division of Surgery. Shannon.Dougan@act.gov.au
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