POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Neonatal Registrar
Employment Type: Full time
Classification: Registrar
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (pa)
Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Woman Youth and Children
Closing Date: 3 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: Dr Hazel Carlisle, Unit Director NICU. Hazel.Carlisle@act.gov.au

Applications are sought for a period of 12 months with possible extension. Applicants must be PGY4+ at the commencement date of the position to be eligible to apply.
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
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.pdf (sharepoint.com)
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, four Neonatal Advanced Trainees, a Senior Career Medical Officer (SCMO), 10 Neonatal Registrar (paediatric basic/advanced trainees) and three Senior Resident Medical Officers (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.