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You can apply for positions within Canberra Health Services through our online eRecruitment system. All you need to do is create a profile and apply to our advertised vacancies.

Please read the duty statement and selection criteria carefully before responding so that you know the duties and functions of the position. You should also check if you meet the qualifications, abilities and experience required.

If you have any questions or would like to clarify your understanding of the role, please contact the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Unsuccessful applicants are notified by email once the selection process is finalised.

Please contact us on CHSHR@act.gov.au for more information or if you wish to provide feedback on the online process.

Application documents

There are several documents you must submit when you apply online. These include some information about yourself, your resume and your selection criteria response or 2 page pitch, depending on the requirement of the role.

Please make sure you read how to attach your files in the ‘My Documents’ section of the e-Recruitment system as part of your electronic application. This section will display all documents that have been attached/uploaded to your profile, NOT just the ones for the position you are currently applying for. The e-recruitment system only allows for a maximum storage of 10 files of 1mb each file.

Please see a full list of the required application documents below:

Referee reports

You need to provide the names and contact details of two relevant work-related referees in your resume and as part of your electronic application. These referees may be contacted by the Selection Advisory Committee—please let them know they may be asked to provide a referee report.

You should include your immediate supervisor as one of your referees. If this is not appropriate or possible for any reason, please advise the Contact Officer at your earliest convenient time through the application process.

For vacancies that are selected from application and referee reports only, it’s important to provide at least one, but preferably two, referee reports. Dependant on the role you apply for you will need to provide references at the time of application or after interview. This will be advised in the job advertisement.

Please see templates for referee reports below.

You must upload these documents to your eRecruitment profile using ‘My Documents’. It’s important that you upload each document with the ‘REQ ID’ or ‘Job Number’ as part of the title.

Application checklist

Please ensure to check over the “Review and Submit” section thoroughly, to ensure that you have attached everything required in relation to the particular job in which you are applying for.

If the tick box stating ‘relevant file’ is marked yes, these attachments will be sent as part of your application, if they state no they will not form part of your application. Common documents uploaded are:

  • resume or CV
  • written response to the selection criteria
  • written referee report(s) where required
  • covering letter (optional)

Care should be taken if you are deleting files as any position where the process is ongoing deleting files could impact these applications. If you cannot upload additional documents as you have applied for multiple positions that are still ongoing, please contact the Contact Officer for the role you are applying for a late application

We generally don’t accept late applications. Please make sure you complete all the required steps and attach any relevant documents to your electronic application by the closing date.

Please discuss your circumstances with the Contact Officer if you are unable to lodge a full application by the closing date.

Interviews

We will contact applicants who have been selected to progress to the interview stage typically by email or phone. We will let you know the date, time and location of the interview.

Withdrawing applications

If you would like to withdraw your application and the advertisement has not yet closed, please sign in to eRecruitment, click on my job page tab locate the appropriate position and click withdraw’. Your status for the position turns to withdrawn.

If the advertisement has closed you will need to contact the contact officer as you will not be able to withdraw online.

Eligibility

Restricted Vacancies

Permanent vacancies advertised in the ACT Public Service Gazette are open to all Australian (and New Zealand) citizens and permanent residents. If you do not meet this requirement, you cannot be considered for a permanent position. Positions that are restricted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer are flagged with a # symbol in the Gazette and are noted as restricted in other advertisements.

Temporary Vacancies

Section 110 of the Public Service Management Act 1994 states that a temporary vacancy must be filled by a permanent officer who is available and suitable for the position. If a permanent officer is not available, a temporary employee may fill the vacancy.

Applicants who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents must have an approved and appropriate work visa.

Voluntary Redundancies

If you accept an offer of voluntary redundancy from the ACT Public Service (ACTPS), you are not allowed to work in the ACT Public Service until a period has expired, which is equivalent in weeks and days to the termination payment received under severance payment except with the written consent of the Head of Service.

Questions about the position or progress of your application

The nominated contact officer is available at any time to answer questions about the position or the progress of your application.

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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