POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Antimicrobial Stewardship/Microbiology Registrar
Employment Type: Full time
Classification: Registrar 2-4
Salary: $122,359-$141,084 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Pathology
Closing Date: 6 August 2025

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: A/Prof Karina Kennedy. Karina.Kennedy@act.gov.au or Dr Ian Marr. Ian.Marr@act.gov.au

Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year, commencing February 2026 for one year with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY5 + by February 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 2021-2022
The Clinical Microbiology Department at ACT Pathology (Canberra Hospital campus) provides diagnostic and public health microbiological services to all ACT public hospitals, as well as outpatient and community services. There are currently five Microbiologists, four of whom are dual trained in Infectious Diseases. The Department of Clinical Microbiology is an advocate for diagnostic stewardship and works closely with Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Medicine Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Infectious Diseases Department, as well as the Australian National University Medical School.
The antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) service spans across the CHS and is supported by the Infectious Diseases Unit, including a physician lead and AMS pharmacist.
This position may suit registrars in either microbiology or infectious diseases, offering them experience in antimicrobial stewardship and microbiology, and forming an important link between both departments. The registrar will be based within the Department of Clinical Microbiology, under the management of the Director of Clinical Microbiology and supervision of the AMS lead physician, with 0.5FTE being allocated to each role. The position will enable microbiology laboratory bench work and training relevant to the experience and training requirements of the registrar, however, would not be suitable for microbiology trainees requiring consolidated bench experience prior to taking Part 1 examinations in 2026.
The AMS/Microbiology registrar works collaboratively in all aspects of the role with the full-time Microbiology registrar and is required to provide cover during times of leave.