Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)Government - State (Government & Defence) Employment Type: Full Time, PermanentClassification: Staff Specialist 1-5 / Senior Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)Salary: $305,300 to $404,970 (pro rata for part time) - Excluding Attraction and Retention Incentive Staff Specialist Salary Package Includes: Base Salary $188,151 to $254,198 (pro rata for part time) Private Practice Scheme Allowance Attraction and Retention Incentive On-call allowance (17.4% of base salary + Private Practice Allowance) Medical Education Expense Allowance Superannuation (11.5%) Managerial Allowance if applicable Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise. Location: Canberra Hospital, GarranSection: Cardiothoracic Unit - Division of SurgeryClosing Date: 10th January, 2025 What can we offer you: City living without the traffic. Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. Flexible working conditions. As a Staff Specialist we can also offer you: Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum (Pro Rata Part Time) Medical Education expenses allowance reimbursement up to $21,037 (Pro Rata Part Time) VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates. Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates on permanent and long term appointments (Conditions apply and subject to review and approval) About the Role: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join the unit with an opportunity to also take on the role of the Unit Director. The Unit Director will have a key role in leading the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service to achieve our strategic priorities and provide exceptional health care to our patients from the ACT and surrounding regions. Reporting to the Clinical Director of Surgery, this role works collaboratively within the Division of Surgery leadership team and across CHS. The Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit is staffed by a combination of Visiting Medical Officers (VMO) and Staff Specialists. This role is for a VMO or Staff Specialist in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit with the opportunity for additional responsibilities as the Unit Director. The tenure of the Unit Director role is 3 years, with the possibility of extension up to 5 years. The Unit Director will provide high level of clinical leadership, ensure that allocated resources are managed to meet all service delivery targets and that service provision is high quality and safe. A key role will also be to ensure medical engagement with the service, and to efficiently manage medical staff recruitment, performance, roster and leave arrangements. The appointee will be expected to represent the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit both internally and externally at a range of strategic and planning forums. During the tenure of this position, numerous strategic projects will be delivered of which the Unit Director will have a pivotal role. There is an expectation that the successful applicant will maintain accountability for their own practice standards and education. 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. Minimum 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. 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. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care togetherOur Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our communityOur 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr