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SalaryStaff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Gender Service - Paediatric Endocrinologist
- A key role with exciting opportunities
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- An attractive remuneration package
The Canberra Health Services (CHS) Gender Service provides interdisciplinary support for children, young people, adults and their families with gender concerns or gender dysphoria in the ACT and surrounding regions. It aims to improve physical and mental health and quality of life outcomes for Trans and Gender Diverse people of all ages by providing care in which individuals feel safe, supported and listened to throughout their gender identity experience.
The CHS Gender Service is delivered by highly trained health workers using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that recognises the importance of protective factors, such as family and peer support, to reduce stigma and discrimination and optimise mental health outcomes. The service has two streams: the Paediatric Gender Service (PGS) and Adult Gender Service (AGS).
The PGS General Paediatrician will work with a multidisciplinary team, including psychosocial staff, relevant medical specialists, and other members of the care team, to provide high quality evidence-based assessment, intervention and support for people with gender concerns, or gender dysphoria. The purpose of this position is to deliver high level clinical services and leadership as part of the Paediatric Gender Service. The position will involve significant liaison with peer support agencies, schools, specialist networks, statutory authorities, and other ACT Government bodies.
WYC are undergoing a program of continuous business improvements to inform best practices in the models of care as well as ensuring that the workforce and services are safe and sustainable. WYC are committed to rebuilding a positive workplace culture and are confident that we can deliver excellent health care to the community if we work together.
Benefits
Medical Practitioners employed at CHS enjoy excellent conditions. Our Enterprise Agreement is available at
Remunerations and benefits for this position include:
- Up to $55,000 in reimbursement of relocation expenses for permanent and long-term appointments
- Medical Education Expenses allowance reimbursement up to $19,782 per annum
- Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions
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How to apply or want to know more?
All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include a copy of a current CV, and a response to the selection criteria.
If you would like to know more on this role or other positions within our Women, Youth and Children division, please contact Dr Carolyn Petersons on 02 5124 2214 or
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Closing Date: 20 March 2024
