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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:Combined Arthroplasty and Trauma Post Graduate Fellow
Employment Type: Temporary Full time
Classification: Post Graduate Fellow
Salary: $237,047 (pa)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Orthopaedics
Closing Date:2 August 2026
Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered
·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
·12.5%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
This position is for a February 2027 commencement for a period of 12 months with possible extension. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY7+ 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 theCHS 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
The Canberra Hospital and affiliated hospitals invite applications for the position of Senior Orthopaedic Trauma and Arthroplasty Fellow. This is a 12-month fellowship providing extensive experience in Orthopaedic Trauma Care and Elective Hip and Knee Arthroplasty under the guidance of senior and experienced Arthroplasty Surgeons. This position will also gain experience in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery as CHS embarks on the implementation of a paediatric orthopaedic service based in the ACT.
This position offers a comprehensive training opportunity in trauma and arthroplasty, preparing fellows for advanced orthopaedic practice in both elective and trauma settings.
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: Melissa Warylo, Operations Manager, Melissa.Warylo@act.gov.au
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