Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Geriatrician) | QLD

Date published: Aug 26, 2026, 10:18 AM

Location

Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals

Description

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is seeking experienced and compassionate Senior Staff Specialists or Staff Specialists (Geriatricians) to join our dedicated Internal Medicine team. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide expert care to our aging population in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, contributing to clinical leadership, education, and service development within the Fraser Coast region.

  • We offer a competitive remuneration package value up to $564,548 p.a., including salary between $223,136 - $282,912 p.a. (f/t) or $106.91 - $135.55 ph. (p/t)
  • Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
  • Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
  • Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
  • Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
  • The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Essential qualifications

  • Mandatory possession of a Medical qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential and fellowship of the Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), as recognised by the Australian Medical Council, including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration.
  • Specialist Registrants will be preferred in all positions; however non-specialists or overseas trained specialists may be considered where appropriate and significant progression towards fellowship can be demonstrated. Applicants who have completed specialist qualifications but are yet to be registered as a specialist are encouraged to apply.
  • All such qualifications should be submitted to AHPRA for inclusion on their website in which case, this will provide evidence of qualification. To find out more about Queensland Health, visit www.health.qld.gov.au 3 Copies of the required information must also be provided in sufficient time to enable the awarding of Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) prior to the commencement date.
  • All applicants must be awarded Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) by the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Credentialing and SoCP committee. Information presented for application will be presented to the committee during the selection process, and all appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
  • Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and if applicable registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
  • This position requires the incumbent to work at other facilities within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.

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Enquiries: Dr Matthys Kleynhans (07) 4325 6729 Job Ad Reference: QLD/H2607WB689250

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Applications close

Sep 24, 2026, 23:50 PM
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