Salaried post: $237,047 plus superannuation (12.5%), salary packaging; reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to approval).
Deadline
2026-08-02 (2027 intake; closed)
Duration
12 months with possible extension (February 2027 commencement for the 2027 intake)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureSenior orthopaedic trauma and arthroplasty fellow: leads and coordinates trauma care under consultant supervision (pelvic fractures, complex upper/lower limb and foot and ankle fractures, arthroplasty in trauma), coordinates trauma lists and parallel operating lists, and joins an integrated hip and knee arthroplasty placement with high-volume primary and revision hip/knee replacement, hip/knee arthroscopy and robotic-assisted arthroplasty (parallel fellow lists subject to competency). Also gains paediatric orthopaedic exposure as CHS establishes an ACT paediatric orthopaedic service. Sites: Canberra Hospital (Garran), North Canberra Hospital (Bruce), National Capital Hospital (Garran) and Calvary John James Hospital (Deakin).
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Open to overseas candidates who meet AHPRA registration and immigration requirements; CHS offers visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. Requires FRACS-equivalent specialist qualification plus prior paediatric orthopaedic fellowship and arthroplasty experience. General Australian requirement (not stated in this source unless quoted): overseas-trained surgeons need Medical Board of Australia/AHPRA registration (typically limited registration for postgraduate training or supervised practice) and a work visa such as the Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482 or Training subclass 407.
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Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
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Medical registration
Registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA; pre-employment National Police Check and compliance with CHS occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Advert lists visa sponsorship for eligible candidates; overseas candidates must comply with Australian immigration and registration requirements.
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Application route / cycle2027 intake advertised 1 July 2026 and closed 2 August 2026; applications via ACT Health Taleo eRecruitment. A later intake has not been announced.
Registered or eligible for registration with AHPRA
FRACS or an equivalent qualification; completion of approved orthopaedic training
Minimum six months' lower limb arthroplasty experience at registrar level
At least six months of an accredited paediatric orthopaedic fellowship in Australia or overseas
PGY7+ by February 2027
Overseas candidates must comply with Australian immigration and medical registration requirements
Application documents
Not published by the cited official source.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Hospital-employed 12-month senior fellowship combining orthopaedic trauma with an integrated hip and knee arthroplasty placement across Canberra Health Services hospitals, with research time through the Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit. The 2027 round closed on 2 August 2026.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates; relocation reimbursement for interstate candidates; access to the Trauma and Orthopaedic Research Unit with quarantined research time.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Canberra Health Services, Orthopaedic Surgery Unit (Canberra Hospital)
Use the official host or programme link to review the hospital, training sites and facilities.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · 6 to 12 weeks (AO Trauma fellowship programme standard; host-specific placement length is set by the regional fellowship coordinator)View program profile →
