Date published: Jun 23, 2026, 16:00 PM
Location
Gladstone, QLD
Description
Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist (Paediatrics)
- Gladstone, QLD
- Part-time permanent position (40 hours per fortnight)
- Package up to $278,939 p.a. (pro rata)
Escape the metropolitan grind for a rewarding regional career. As part of our Destination 2030 strategy, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) is seeking a Senior Staff Specialist to lead paediatric care in Gladstone.
Why Gladstone?
Enjoy an affordable, coastal family lifestyle on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, backed by a lucrative regional incentive package:
- $11,073 per annum Professional Development Allowance plus 3.6 weeks Professional Development leave
- Inaccessibility Incentive ($3,450) plus Motor Vehicle, On-Call and Private Practice allowances
- 12.75% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging benefits
The Clinical Impact
Manage a diverse caseload across a 9-bed ward, 4-cot Nursery (CPAP/ventilator capable), and a busy outpatient department (developmental, Indigenous health, Diabetes MDT). Sub-specialty interests are highly valued. You will enjoy 24/7 Registrar support, strong allied health collaboration, and streamlined tertiary retrieval pathways.
Requirements
- AHPRA Specialist Registration with FRACP (Paediatrics and Child Health) preferred
- Strong multidisciplinary leadership skills
- A passion for teaching and mentoring
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For more information, contact Dr Chathu Herath on (07) 4976 3200.
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