At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical care in sexual health, supervise medical staff, and contribute to teaching and research.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, known for excellent working conditions and a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity is valued; applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sexual health while enjoying a great work-life balance in Canberra.
- Qualifications: Must hold Specialist registration and meet credentialing requirements.
Employment Type: Full Time/ Part Time - Temporary
Classification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC)
Closing Date: 8th November 2026
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available.
What Can We Offer You
- 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.
- Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $344,961 to $454,650 (Pro Rata part time) dependent on the level of experience and participation.
- Indicative Base Package inclusive of:
- Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
- Superannuation (12.5%)
- Private Practice Allowance – Scheme A
- Professional development allowances
- On-call allowance 17.5%
- Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
- Annual Leave Loading 17.5%
Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.
About The Role
Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) provides clinic-based care as well as an outreach program in non-clinical settings. The clinical care work spans sexually transmissible infections, HIV and gender-affirming care, contraception, genital dermatology, and sexual function. The CHS Adult Gender Service provides care to adolescents aged 16 plus and adults, and is embedded within the sexual health team. CSHC has a strong philosophy of teamwork, evidence-based practice, research activity, community outreach programmes and continuing professional development, which is supported by a weekly in-service program. CSHC is an accredited site for Advanced Training in Sexual Health Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
The Sexual Health Specialist Position Will Provide
- Clinical consultation
- Medical resident and registrar supervision and nursing staff clinical support
- Contribute to the teaching and training of medical students and other health care professionals, both in clinic and in formal teaching sessions
- Contribute to research, evaluation and quality improvement
- Actively contribute to administration and management of the unit
Approximately 80% of time will be spent in a clinical role direct - patient care or associated clinical duties. Specialist responsibilities are divided across the team and include an educational lead, clinical lead in gender care, and a clinical lead in outreach activities. There are opportunities for honorary academic title with the School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University.
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. The preferred candidate may be 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.
Requirements
- 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.
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.
Specialist in Sexual Health in Canberra employer: Canberra Health Services
Canberra Health Services is an exceptional employer, offering competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a supportive tertiary hospital environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, flexible working conditions, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, staff can thrive both professionally and personally in the vibrant city of Canberra, known for its relaxed lifestyle and high quality of life.
