Ophthalmology Registrar | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Ophthalmology Registrar

Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

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• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• VISA / Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on delivering 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 .

This role is based in the Department of Ophthalmology at CHS, a 560-bed tertiary-referral and trauma centre, offering a full range of medical and surgical services. The Department serves 600,000 people from the ACT and regional NSW. The consultant staff comprises six VMO's and five Staff Specialists. There are two rotating accredited Registrars, an unaccredited Registrar level four, two Junior Registrars, and an RMO.

Please note, accommodation is not provided as part of this position.

Note : This is a temporary position, with applications sought for a February 2026 commencement for a period of 12 months, with possible extension. To be eligible for this position, you must be PGY4+ from February 2026.

Prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to :

For more information on this position and how to apply, click here.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is committed to delivering high-quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides a range of health services to the ACT and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website .

Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together

Our Role : to be a trusted health service by our community

Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind

CHS is dedicated to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all diversity groups, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 at Canberra Hospital is now open. This 44,000 sqm, nine-storey facility is the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivering cutting-edge acute clinical services. It seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth access, patient transport, and logistics.

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