Head of Research - Palliative Care, North Canberra Hospital

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Health Professional Level 5 / Psychologist Level 5 (PN 604001) 
Salary: $149,172 – $167,151 (Plus 12.5% Super) 
Location: Clare Holland House, ACT
Section: Palliative Research Unit
Closing Date: 15 November 2026

What can we offer you: 

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About the Role:

Canberra Health Services is seeking an experienced research leader to drive and grow palliative care research across the ACT.

The Head of Palliative Care Research provides leadership of a territory-wide multidisciplinary research program based at Clare Holland House and North Canberra Hospital. The role is responsible for advancing research activity across palliative care services, identifying new research opportunities, and strengthening collaborations that support improved patient and service outcomes.

Working closely with clinicians, researchers and academic partners, the successful applicant will oversee a diverse portfolio of clinical and non-clinical research projects. The role maintains strong links with local and national research organisations and contributes to the ongoing development of palliative care evidence and practice. Research activities may extend across hospital, community, aged care and rural settings.

Opportunities for part-time or clinician academic (part-time clinical and part-time academic) roles will be considered for appropriate candidates.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

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

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
 

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

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 Dr Michael Chapman on (02) 5103 7300 or at Michael.Chapman@act.gov.au