Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) provides clinic-based care as well as an outreach program in non-clinical settings. The clinical care work spans sexually transmissible infections, HIV and gender health, contraception, genital dermatology, and sexual function. The CHS Adult Gender Service provides care to adolescents aged 16 plus and adults and is embedded within the sexual health team. CSHC has a strong philosophy of teamwork, evidence-based practice, research activity, and continuing professional development, which is supported by a weekly in-service program.

The sexual health specialist position will provide:

• clinical consultation
• medical resident and registrar supervision and nursing staff clinical support
• support to the teaching and training of medical students and other health care professionals, both in clinic and in formal teaching sessions
• supportresearch, evaluation and quality improvement
• support to administration and management of the unit

Approximately 80% of your time will be spent in a clinical role with direct patient care or associated clinical duties. Specialist responsibilities are divided across the team and include an educational lead, clinical lead in gender care, and a clinical lead in outreach activities.

The successful candidate will:

• be registered or eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner's Regulation Agency, with no conditions, undertakings or reprimands (AHPRA)
• hold Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine
• not be the subject of an unresolved scope of clinical practice review of by Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee or a current inquiry by AHPRA
• hold S100 HIV prescriber CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record
  

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Classification: Specialist Band 1-5/Senior Specialist
Salary: $204,936 - $274,696 plus superannuation
Position No: 72532 - 02S6T
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 October 2026
Contact Officer: Dr Ming Lee on

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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.
• Flexible working conditions.

Full Time Indicative Base Package Value: $344,961 to $454,650 (Pro Rata part time) dependent on the level of experience and participation.

Indicative Base Package inclusive of

• Base Salary $204,936 to $274,696
• Superannuation (12.5%)
• Professional development allowances
• On-call allowance 17.5%
• Generous leave provisions, including up to 4 weeks training/education leave and up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum
• Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Note: Starting base salary will be negotiated within this classification for the successful candidate, depending on experience and expertise.

About the Role:

Position Overview

Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) provides clinic-based care as well as an outreach program in non-clinical settings. The clinical care work spans sexually transmissible infections, HIV and gender-affirming care, contraception, genital dermatology, and sexual function. The CHS Adult Gender Service provides care to adolescents aged 16 plus and adults, and is embedded within the sexual health team. CSHC has a strong philosophy of teamwork, evidence-based practice, research activity, community outreach programmes and continuing professional development, which is supported by a weekly in-service program.

CSHC is an accredited site for Advanced Training in Sexual Health Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

The sexual health specialist position will provide:

• Clinical consultation
• Medical resident and registrar supervision and nursing staff clinical support
• Contribute to the teaching and training of medical students and other health care professionals, both in clinic and in formal teaching sessions
• Contribute to research, evaluation and quality improvement
• Actively contribute to administration and management of the unit

Approximately 80% of time will be spent in a clinical role direct - patient care or associated clinical duties.

Specialist responsibilities are divided across the team and include an educational lead, clinical lead in gender care, and a clinical lead in outreach activities.

There are opportunities for honorary academic title with the School of Medicine and Psychology, Australian National University.

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.

The preferred candidate maybe considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital and Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• 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)
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Note: This is a temporary full time position available for 12 months. Part time hours may be considered, and the full time salary note above will be paid pro rata.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

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. More information can be found on the CHS website .

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our 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.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

Canberra Health Services in Canberra is seeking a Specialist in Sexual Health for a Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist role. This full-time temporary position focuses on clinical care, supervision, teaching, and research within a tertiary hospital setting.

You will contribute to gender-affirming care, STI management, HIV, contraception, and outreach programs, with opportunities for professional development and a structured in-service program.

The Canberra Sexual Health Centre seeks a sexual health specialist to provide clinical care including STI, HIV, gender health, contraception, genital dermatology, and outreach activities within a collaborative team.

You will supervise medical residents, support teaching, contribute to research and quality improvement, and assist in the administration of the unit. Fellowship and AHPRA registration are required.

From 1 September 2026, the prescriber accreditation requirement for hepatitis B medicines under the PBS Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs Program will be removed. As a result, all medical and authorised nurse practitioners will be able to prescribe hepatitis B antiviral treatment without additional specialist accreditation. ASHM is currently updating its website, education and resources to reflect this change.

NSW Health is hiring a Temporary Staff Specialist in HIV and Sexual Health - CCLHD.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Requisition ID:REQ336072

Applications are invited from suitably qualified medical practitioners eligible for registration in New South Wales for the above position within the Department of Sexual Health, Central Coast Local Health District CCLHD.

Please note - this is a temporary parental leave relief position. The appointment is available for up to 12 months and may be extended for a further period where the substantive occupant returns on reduced parental leave hours. Should the substantive occupant return earlier than expected, the temporary appointment may be terminated with two weeks' notice. This temporary appointment does not provide an entitlement to ongoing or permanent employment.

Applicants should be a Fellow of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicineand / or other specialist recognition as provided for in the Staff Specialist (State) Award.

• Medical Practitioner registered or able to be registered in Australia, inclusive of an unrestricted 19AB exempted provider number.
• Medical Practitioner with recognised specialist qualifications such as Fellow of the Australasian Chapter of Sexual Health Medicine or recognised equivalent.
• Appropriate knowledge and recent clinical experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in sexual health medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt practice in accordance with contemporary evidence-based best practice.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, advanced communication skills and ability to work constructively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to lead and provide clinical supervision including the ability to provide education, vision and research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and experience in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery and outcomes, models of care, evidence-based practice and practice development.
• Demonstrated commitment to Caring for the Coast vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values and CCLHD Values and behaviours charter.

Central Coast is comprised of the twin areas of Gosford and Wyong, positioned between Sydney and Newcastle, which are collectively expected to grow from the current approximate 300,000 to 450,000 population before 2030. The Local Health District has strong connections with both Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Newcastle.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.

For enquiries about the position please contact Dr Carmel Mezrani, phone or email

Level 3, 160 Clarence Street Sydney, NSW 2000

Tel: ()

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