Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist

7 days ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $223,508 per year

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Paediatrician - Child Protection Unit) 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 paediatric support to the Child Protection Unit, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical 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 FRACP or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Paediatric and Child Health Division, and registrable as a Paediatrics and Child Health specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

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 Child Protection would be well regarded.

The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the Child Protection Unit.

Salary information

Permanent part time (40 hours per fortnight)

Estimated total remuneration up to $223,508 p.a., comprising:

Senior Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $ $127.77 p.h

Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $ $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

Professional development leave

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

Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion

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 by Thursday, 18 September 2025.

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