Join the CQ Health team in Gladstone on a 12-month contract within Emergency Medicine!

Gladstone Hospital's Emergency Department is transitioning into a new $42 million facility, providing an opportunity to implement a modern, evidence-based care model. The role involves supporting the Director to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and customer-focused emergency services at Gladstone Hospital. Senior Medical Officers and Staff Specialists will be pivotal in developing a specialist training program for Emergency Medicine.

Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city known for its bustling port, stunning waterfront, and diverse economy. With beautiful parks, outdoor activities, and a rich cultural scene, it offers residents and visitors a blend of nature and urban life.

Experience the CQ Health difference – apply now!

Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 70-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, medical imaging, pathology, and paediatrics.

About the role:

Assist the Director in ensuring that emergency medical services provided by CQ Health at Gladstone Hospital are cost effective, reliable, and customer focused. In particular, the Senior Medical Officers and Staff Specialists provide key assistance in developing and sustaining an appropriate specialist training program for Emergency Medicine.

About you:

Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist:

• MBBS or equivalent to be eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Paediatric Life Support certification.
• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine or equivalent specialist qualification to enable registration as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Senior Medical Officer:

• MBBS or equivalent to be eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Applicants who have completed their ACEM Fellowship Written examination and expect to meet the essential requirements of this position within the next six months.
• Current ALS or Advanced Paediatric Life Support certification.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $603,602 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $182,106 - $187,801 p.a. (L13-L14)
• A salary rate between $182,106 - $210,332 p.a. (L13-L18)
• A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• A salary rate between $210,332 - $251,527 p.a. (L18-L25)
• A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

More information can be found on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5D634414

Applications close: Thursday, 15 May 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• GL5D634414 - SSS, SS or SMO (PDF, 414KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants