Palliative Care Research Unit Project Officer

Employment Type: Part Time, Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Research Officer Grade 1 (600974)
Salary: $71,922 – $84,284 Pro Rata (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: North Canberra Hospital
Section: Palliative Research Unit
Closing Date: 27th February 2026
What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.

• 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.

• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

• 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 maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.

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Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

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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.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Michael Chapman at michael. chapman@act. gov. au.
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A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.
This is a temporary position available for a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension up to less than 12 months and/or permanency.