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Why Canberra Health Services

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Great teams

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Great salaries

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Canberra is growing and so are we

We are expanding Canberra Hospital to include a new emergency, surgical and critical health care building. The facility will include more operating rooms, treatment spaces, intensive care beds and new helipads. Construction has already begun on the new facility and is due to open in 2024. The Canberra Hospital Expansion site has more information about the expansion work currently happening. Planning and design is also underway for a state-of-the-art hospital in Canberra’s northside. The northside hospital will provide modern, sustainable and accessible infrastructure to support our growing city.

Benefits of living and working in Canberra

Currently living interstate? There’s more to Canberra than what meets the eye. Find out more about what a career in Canberra can offer you.

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Less traffic and an easy commute

Canberra is a well planned, 20-minute city – so you can get around without the hassle.

And less time spent in traffic means more time with your friends and family. Every day. Some of our office locations also offer free parking.

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Australia’s happiest city

Research by the University of Canberra has found our residents to be the happiest in Australia. Canberra has the nation’s highest average income, some of shortest commuting times and good access to services and green spaces – all contributing to high wellbeing scores.

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The knowledge capital

Canberra’s population is the best educated in Australia. Your career will benefit from access to world-class universities, while your family benefit from easy access to some of the best government and independent schools in the country.

Leave a smaller carbon footprint

Canberra is a progressive city, and sustainability matters to us. We're the first city in mainland Australia to have achieved a 100% renewable energy supply and the highest number of electric vehicle charge stations per capita. Canberra is the place to be if you're seeking a more sustainable way to live and work.

Investing in your education

We are a learning and teaching organisation that offers a variety of educational opportunities. We offer study leave and further professional development opportunities such as scholarship funding for specific clinical programs. We also regularly hold a range of Grand Rounds and recognise the achievements of our staff. We know that excellence in teaching, training and research leads to exceptional health care that's why we support our team members to undertake research training.

Financial benefits

We offer financial initiatives such as salary packaging, annual leave loading, eligible superannuation payments, access to financial counselling and staff discounts.

Environmental supports

We support and implement the ACTSmart recycling program, have a smoke-free environment across all our facilities and grounds.

Mental wellbeing

CHS team members and their immediate families can receive free, professional and confidential support sessions each year through our Employee Assistance Program. We also have wellbeing rooms for quiet contemplation, reflection or prayer and a range of other support services on offer.

We’ve also made a pledge to become a Mentally Healthier Workplace.

Celebrating our achievements

We celebrate the achievements of our team members and recognise and reward a job well done.  We have:

  • annual Chief Executive Officer awards to celebrate individuals and teams who exemplify our vision, role and values
  • quarterly values awards to recognise excellence and celebrate individuals and teams who consistently exemplify our values
  • length of service awards to acknowledge staff who have been employed for milestones of 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40+ years of service.

Safety

CHS is a strong advocate for the safety of our staff and patients. We provide a safe workplace that is free from harm. We have initiatives and programs to help protect and keep you safe including an occupational violence strategy, early intervention physiotherapists, family violence support and manual handling training programs, and a staff immunisation clinic.

All team members participate in our Speaking Up For Safety Program, which empowers and encourages us to respectfully and confidently communicate patient safety concerns to colleagues. If someone speaks up for safety – regardless of their position within the organisation, everyone involved will stop and consider the practice that they are undertaking and receive the concerns voiced in a professional manner.

We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusion

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values all employees and recognises their unique qualities, ideas, voices and perspectives. We acknowledge and celebrate the differences among all people to enable our workforce to create exceptional health care together. We aim to make sure that our workforce and the services provided are representative of the wider ACT community.

We have established networks for team members who identify as:

  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
  • LGBTIQ+
  • Veterans and former ADF personnel
  • Staff with disability

Respect at work

We are committed to maintaining a positive work environment and a safe, healthy workplace free from inappropriate behaviour.

We all have a responsibility to make sure we are aware of and comply with, the standards of behaviour expected.  We have a strong support network and policies in place for you to speak to someone if you witness or experience inappropriate behaviour.

Find out more about building a life and career in Canberra.

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In the case of a life threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

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Contact us

Switchboard Canberra Hospital
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

Switchboard North Canberra Hospital
(02) 6201 6111

International callers
+61 (2) 6201 6111

Switchboard other hospitals and services
(02) 5124 0000

International callers
+61 (2) 5124 0000

The switchboard handles all calls to, from and within the hospital 24 hours/seven days a week