Senior Staff Specialist

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Public Health Physician)

Gold Coast Health is looking for a Public Health Physician to join the Public Health Unit.For further information on our health service, please watch our corporate video:

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Public Health Physician) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

Provide clinical specialist public health medical support to the Gold Coast Public Health Unit, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical public health practice.

Requirements for the role

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
• Tuberculosis screening - to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required.
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
• MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FAFPHM or equivalent acceptable to the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and registrable as a Public Health Medicine specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Applicants that are approaching completion of their Fellowship are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Strong clinical and teaching experience in Public Health.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the Gold Coast Public Health Unit.

Salary information

• Permanent part time (32 hours per fortnight)
• Estimated total remuneration up to $178,806 p.a., comprising:
  • Senior Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $120.51 - $127.77 p.h
  • Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $100.78 - $117.06 p.h
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Professional indemnity cover
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided bySunday, 17 August 2025.

Job Ad reference: GC651775

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE***Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Keyword
  Please use * for wildcard searches.
• Search exact phrase
  Check to search for the exact phrase. Uncheck to return jobs that contain any of the keywords.
• Location
  Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options
• Occupational group
  Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options

Salary (yearly) Leave blank if you are searching for casual jobs

• Minimum
• Maximum

Total Remuneration Only used for Senior Medical or Executive positions

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity , including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---