The role provides public health medical services to the Gold Coast Public Health Unit including investigation of cases of notifiable diseases, providing information and advice on communicable diseases

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Registrar (Public Health) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide public health expertise and leadership in the clinical management within the unit
• Participate in investigations of adverse events following vaccinations and provide education to vaccine service providers
• Consult and work collaboratively with internal and external clinicians and other health professionals
• Contribute positively and regularly attend meetings relating to quality improvement programs, research, education and clinical governance

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• AHPRA Registration
• Enrolment or eligibility to be enrolled for the AFPHM training program
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain 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
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (up to 12 months from 2 February 2026)
• Base salary ranging from $129 583 - $150 240 per annum

About Us

The Gold Coast Public Health Unit team comprises specialists with expertise in many areas including communicable disease control, immunisation, health surveillance, epidemiology, environmental health, research, water quality, risk assessment, food safety standards and public health regulation.

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

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 8 October 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC661076

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

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

Further info box: ***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.

• GC661076 - RD (PDF, 598KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants