Perfusionist - Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit

Perfusionist – Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit (

Job Number:

02QQ4)

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Perfusionist Level 4 (PN 66322)
Salary: $175,371 - $179,097 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit
Closing Date: 21 June 2026

What can we offer you:

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions.

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Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified perfusionist to join the Cardiothoracic Surgery unit at Canberra Health Services. The individual will have a key role in supporting the Cardiothoracic Surgery Service to achieve our strategic priorities and provide exceptional health care to our patients from the ACT and surrounding regions.

This role will be suitable for a suitably experienced perfusionist who meets the criteria of a Perfusionist Level 4; this is necessary due to the level of autonomy and specific skills required in this role.

Under general direction of the Managing Perfusionist, the Perfusionist role is responsible for the provision of life support for patients undergoing elective and/or emergency cardiac surgery at Canberra Hospital.

We are looking for someone who conducts safe perfusion practice adhering to ANZCP standards and guidelines; has the ability to work and function within a multi-disciplinary team often within a high stress environment.

Note: The Perfusionist role is required to participate in the Perfusion Close Call Roster, aiding to ensure that perfusion services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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

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

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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

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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page response 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 Sara Varghese on or at

Job

: Allied Health

Salary Range

: 175,371.00 - 179,097.00

Closing Date

: 21/Jun/2026, 1:59:00 PM