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Visiting Specialist / Visiting Senior Specialist (Thoracic Surgery)


Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training and research, with facilities across the Sunshine Coast including the University Hospital at Birtinya.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification VMS1 - VMS4
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/632396
Closing date 14-May-2025
Job duration Perm part-time, 32 hrs p.f.
Contact person Priscilla Martin
Contact details (07) 5202 0968
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Part-Time position available, up to 32 hrs p.f. 

We are looking for an exceptional consultant in Thoracic Surgery to join our team within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS). 

SCHHS Salary includes:

  • Base salary comprising of between $201.04 - $238.93 p.h.
  • VMO Fuel Allowance up to $2,350 p.a.
  • Professional Development Allowance up to $5,000 p.a.
  • Tier 2 payment based on on-call requirements

A mandatory requirement of being employed as a Visiting Specialist with Queensland Health is that you incur ongoing private practice costs.

Discover the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast Region in South East Queensland is home to pristine beaches, beautiful rivers, picturesque hinterland villages and subtropical forests. Candidates looking for a fantastic lifestyle can be assured the Sunshine Coast holds all the answers!

The Visiting Specialist Thoracic Surgery provides leadership in clinical services that is innovative, encourages participation in treatment and care aimed at achieving demonstrable improvement in patient outcomes. The Visiting Specialist Thoracic Surgery reports to the Clinical Director Surgery and Critical Care (SCC).

SCHHS is a dynamic health service provider that delivers high-quality cost-effective, innovative healthcare in collaboration with our communities and partners. SCHHS is committed to supporting Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in our population and workforce, and to accommodating differences amongst its patients/consumers, their families and carers, our workers and potential clients.

SCHHS provides a work environment that promotes a healthy balance between work and personal life. Your skills can help us shape the future of healthcare in the Sunshine Coast region.

SCHHS offers:

  • Professional development leave
  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Granted private practice arrangements
  • Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception - SMO only)
  • Annual leave loading
  • Salary packaging
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Employee Assistance ProgramApplications will remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference:  SC632396

Closing Date: Wednesday 14 May 2025

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

 

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