Staff Specialist / Clinical Director - Justice Health Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

447762.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Director, Justice Health, Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services, Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Community Outreach, Harm Minimisation, Specialist Registration, Credentialing, Clinical Support, Research Links, Post Graduate Teaching, Medical Library Access, Public Sector Management Act Compliance, ACT Public Service Code of Conduct Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part Time / Full Time, 6 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Justice Health Services, Division of Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) Indicative Base Salary Package: $339,657 to $447,762 (pro rata for part time) - Excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive - Excluding Managerial Allowance for the Clinical Director component. Indicative Base Salary Package inclusive of Base Salary + Private Practice Scheme Allowance + On-call allowance + Medical Education Expense Allowance + Superannuation (12%25) - Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. Additional salary opportunity: Managerial Allowance applicable for the Clinical Director component of the role $44,340 pa (Pro Rata Part Time) Attraction and Retention Incentive up to $75,000 pa (Pro Rata for part time) 1. Subject to meeting eligibility criteria 2. Reviewed for eligibility every two years 3. Does not form part of the base salary Closing Date: 22 April 2026 What can we offer you: Visit our Senior Medical Officer Careers page Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long-term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) · 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. · Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to five weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time) · Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $19,707 (Pro Rata Part Time) About the Role: Position Overview Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) offers compassionate, recovery-focused care for youth and adults across ACT and surrounds. Whether in hospitals, community centres, justice facilities, or even at home, MHJHADS provides specialised support tailored to each stage of life – from children and adolescents to older adults. Services include inpatient psychiatric care, community outreach, and harm minimisation programs, all designed to meet complex mental health needs with dignity and respect. Justice Health Services (JHS) provides high quality healthcare to people located within the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC), the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit (DMHU) and young people at the Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (BYJC). The successful applicant would be expected to provide care to consumers across all JHS sites. 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. There will be 20hrs per week rostered to non-clinical or clinical support roles as Clinical Director. There will then be up to another 20hrs per week rostered to clinical duties, depending on the total FTE sought by the candidate (minimum 0.75FTE). Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) offers compassionate, recovery-focused care for youth and adults across ACT and surrounds. Whether in hospitals, community centres, justice facilities, or even at home, MHJHADS provides specialised support tailored to each stage of life – from children and adolescents to older adults. Services include inpatient psychiatric care, community outreach, and harm minimisation programs, all designed to meet complex mental health needs with dignity and respect. Strong research links are maintained with the ANU, University of Canberra and the Australian Catholic University. All specialties are represented with the exception of organ transplantation. The hospital has well developed post graduate teaching programs. A fully equipped medical library is available on site with a large collection of hard copy and on line journals and textbooks. 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 director.smp@anu.edu.au For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC) Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. 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 the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** 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 region. More information can be found on the CHS Website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind 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 Denise Riordan at CHS.DOCSMHJHADS@act.gov.au

Responsibilities

The role involves providing compassionate, recovery-focused care to youth and adults across Justice Health Services sites, including inpatient, community, and justice facilities. The position holder is expected to dedicate 20 hours per week to non-clinical or clinical support roles as Clinical Director, with up to an additional 20 hours per week for clinical duties.