Job Description
Description
‘Creating exceptional health care together.’
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Neonatal Registrar
Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: Registrar
Salary: $112,+17 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Woman, Youth and Children
Closing Date: 21 April 2026
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
11.5% 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
About the Role
This position is for either a May or August 2026 commencement. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4+.
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 2021-2026
The Neonatal Department of the Canberra Hospital is offering Neonatal Registrar positions, for one to two years (depending on training requirements). Neonatal trainees, paediatric basic and paediatric advanced trainees are encouraged to apply. In addition to neonatal and paediatric trainees, advanced trainees in emergency medicine, ICU and anaesthetics with appropriate clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
The Department provides neonatal care to the ACT and surrounding NSW regions. The Canberra Hospital has approximately 3500 deliveries per year and is the principal referral centre for high-risk pregnancies. It is the only tertiary care neonatal unit in the region, which has a delivery population of 10,000. The Canberra Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery has 700-800 admissions per year, 300 requiring respiratory support with 18 planned intensive care beds/high dependency beds and 18 special care nursery beds. The department is supported by seven Neonatologists, 4 neonatal advanced trainees, a SCMO, 10 Neonatal Registrar (paediatric basic/advanced trainees) and 3 SRMO positions. Involvement in Neonatal teaching and research is recommended and highly encouraged by the Canberra Hospital's management.
Neonatal Registrars will obtain wide experience in all levels of Neonatal Care in a well-supported and energetic environment. There is an active teaching and research program in both Paediatrics and Neonatology.
Duties
Under limited direction of the Clinical Director, you will:
1. Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of the ACT Health Directorate under the supervision of Consultant Medical Practitioner(s). Clinical management will include acute admissions, in-patient care, outpatient clinics, inter-disciplinary consults, and clinical handover. Participate in the roster including day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.
2. Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team. Maintain a co-operative relationship with referral centres and other departments at the Canberra Hospital including paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, emergency department and anaesthetics.
3. Demonstrate progress in training in the relevant specialty including participation in the neonatal teaching program and activities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
4. Participate in the supervision and education of junior medical staff (junior registrars and SRMOs) and medical students.
5. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
6. Maintain adequate and legible medical records and ensure that the clinical team completes high quality, accurate discharge summaries and clinic letters in a timely manner.
7. Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and policies of the ACT Health Directorate. This includes the promotion and application of workplace relations, workplace equity and diversity and workplace safety.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
About you
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.
Behavioural Capabilities
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
An ability to work respectfully in partnership within a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Be registered under the Working for Vulnerable People Act.
Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities,
To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4 + at the commencement date of the role
The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend and after-hours work.
CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.
You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.
PD
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Undergo a pre-employment Occupational Medicine assessment, screening & vaccination process
What you require
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
1. Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of Neonatology, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities.
2. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership where required.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to research or audit with previous work or planned projects.
4. A commitment to the importance and provision of teaching including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff at all levels including postgraduate and undergraduate.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind
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
CHS Contact: Dr Tejasvi Chaudhari [email protected] or Dr Hazel [email protected]
#LI-DNI
Job: Junior Medical Officers
Salary Range: 112,+17.00 - 141,084.00
Closing Date: 21/Apr/2026, 8:5+:00 AM
‘Creating exceptional health care together.’
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Neonatal Registrar
Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: Registrar
Salary: $112,+17 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Duration: 12 months with possibility of extension
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Woman, Youth and Children
Closing Date: 21 April 2026
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
11.5% 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
About the Role
This position is for either a May or August 2026 commencement. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4+.
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 2021-2026
The Neonatal Department of the Canberra Hospital is offering Neonatal Registrar positions, for one to two years (depending on training requirements). Neonatal trainees, paediatric basic and paediatric advanced trainees are encouraged to apply. In addition to neonatal and paediatric trainees, advanced trainees in emergency medicine, ICU and anaesthetics with appropriate clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
The Department provides neonatal care to the ACT and surrounding NSW regions. The Canberra Hospital has approximately 3500 deliveries per year and is the principal referral centre for high-risk pregnancies. It is the only tertiary care neonatal unit in the region, which has a delivery population of 10,000. The Canberra Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery has 700-800 admissions per year, 300 requiring respiratory support with 18 planned intensive care beds/high dependency beds and 18 special care nursery beds. The department is supported by seven Neonatologists, 4 neonatal advanced trainees, a SCMO, 10 Neonatal Registrar (paediatric basic/advanced trainees) and 3 SRMO positions. Involvement in Neonatal teaching and research is recommended and highly encouraged by the Canberra Hospital's management.
Neonatal Registrars will obtain wide experience in all levels of Neonatal Care in a well-supported and energetic environment. There is an active teaching and research program in both Paediatrics and Neonatology.
Duties
Under limited direction of the Clinical Director, you will:
1. Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of the ACT Health Directorate under the supervision of Consultant Medical Practitioner(s). Clinical management will include acute admissions, in-patient care, outpatient clinics, inter-disciplinary consults, and clinical handover. Participate in the roster including day, evening, night, and weekend shifts.
2. Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team. Maintain a co-operative relationship with referral centres and other departments at the Canberra Hospital including paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, emergency department and anaesthetics.
3. Demonstrate progress in training in the relevant specialty including participation in the neonatal teaching program and activities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
4. Participate in the supervision and education of junior medical staff (junior registrars and SRMOs) and medical students.
5. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
6. Maintain adequate and legible medical records and ensure that the clinical team completes high quality, accurate discharge summaries and clinic letters in a timely manner.
7. Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and policies of the ACT Health Directorate. This includes the promotion and application of workplace relations, workplace equity and diversity and workplace safety.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
About you
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.
Behavioural Capabilities
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
An ability to work respectfully in partnership within a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Be registered under the Working for Vulnerable People Act.
Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities,
To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4 + at the commencement date of the role
The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend and after-hours work.
CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.
You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.
PD
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Undergo a pre-employment Occupational Medicine assessment, screening & vaccination process
What you require
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
1. Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of Neonatology, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities.
2. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership where required.
3. Demonstrate a commitment to research or audit with previous work or planned projects.
4. A commitment to the importance and provision of teaching including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff at all levels including postgraduate and undergraduate.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind
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
CHS Contact: Dr Tejasvi Chaudhari [email protected] or Dr Hazel [email protected]
#LI-DNI
Job: Junior Medical Officers
Salary Range: 112,+17.00 - 141,084.00
Closing Date: 21/Apr/2026, 8:5+:00 AM
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Neonatology Registrar- post position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
