Staff Specialist

Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine

Permanent | Full-time or Part-time | Tropical North Queensland

Remuneration up to $603,633 p.a.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Emergency Physicians to join a dynamic Emergency Department in regional North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to combine an exciting and varied clinical workload with a lifestyle that offers year-round sunshine, beaches, and a welcoming community.

As a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality care across a busy, diverse department. You'll contribute to teaching, training, and supervision of medical staff, be actively involved in service development, and participate in patient safety and quality initiatives.

This department provides a stimulating case mix, with:

• 50,000 presentations annually
• 25% paediatric presentations
• Significant trauma exposure
• Regional referral centre responsibilities, including aeromedical retrievals and telehealth support for rural hospitals
• Access to a 15-bed Short Stay Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, and modern imaging services

Opportunities also exist to contribute to the planning of a brand-new Emergency Department, offering you a chance to help shape the future of emergency care for the region.

• Highly competitive remuneration: Packages up to $603,633 p.a. depending on level, inclusive of base salary, allowances, employer super (12.75%), professional indemnity cover, annual leave loading, and on-call/overtime.
• Professional development: Access to a generous professional development allowance, 3.6 weeks of PD leave, and strong support for education and training.
• Flexible rostering: Balanced schedules designed to support both service needs and academic priorities.
• Career progression: Accredited for 12 months of ACEM fellowship training, 2 months of AST training (ACRRM & RACGP), plus ACEM Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma pathways.
• Research & teaching: Active postgraduate education program with opportunities to supervise medical students, registrars, and other health professionals.
• Service variety: Engage in innovative models of care such as Hospital in the Home (HITH), GEDI, and integrated community health teams.

The service is a modern 190-bed regional referral hospital offering trauma, most major medical and surgical specialties, and strong support services. Facilities include:

• Regional referral trauma service
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• 14-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit
• Access to aeromedical retrievals
• Well-resourced medical library with online and print journals

Set in tropical North Queensland, this city is a thriving regional hub with a population of over 180,000. The region is known for its diverse economy, covering agriculture, tourism, mining, and healthcare, and offers a lifestyle that blends professional opportunity with outdoor adventure.

Here, you'll enjoy:

• Beautiful tropical climate with access to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays
• Pristine beaches, national parks, and rainforests at your doorstep
• Affordable housing and excellent schooling options
• Thriving local food, cultural, and sporting communities
• Easy transport links to Brisbane and other major centres

It's the perfect location for those seeking both a rewarding career and a relaxed lifestyle.

You'll be a dedicated Emergency Medicine specialist with:

• FACEM (or equivalent) and eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
• Strong commitment to patient safety, service development, and continuous improvement
• Passion for teaching, supervision, and mentoring junior staff
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

For any inquiries pertaining to this role, please feel free to reach out to Anna at

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. We welcome interest from candidates of all backgrounds.

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