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

Temporary part-time position, 16hrs p.f. until April 2026

We are looking for an exceptional Rehabilitation medicine consultant to join our Persistent Pain Management Services team within the Sunshine Coast Health.

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee your salary includes:

• Base salary comprising of between
  • $100.77 - $117.05 p.h. - Staff Specialist L18 – L24
  • $120.51 - $127.77 p.h. - Senior Staff Specialist L25 – L27
• Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $21,000 p.a. - Staff Specialist L18 – L24
  • $25,500 p.a. - Senior Staff Specialist L25 – L27
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary 
• Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
• Professional development allowance $21,500 p.a. (pro rata for Part-time)
• Generous superannuation of up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual leave loading

Discover the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, hinterland scenery and subtropical climate. The Health Service is located across the Sunshine Coast region, with five hospital campuses including Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) serving a population around 500,000 people.

Sunshine Coast Health (SCH) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. We care for our communities through Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Gympie Hospital, Maleny Soldier's Memorial Hospital, and Caloundra Health Service which includes a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic. We also provide care at a number of community and mental health sites, as well as Glenbrook Residential Aged Care.

The Sunshine Coast Persistent Pain Management Service is an interdisciplinary service which supports patients with persistent pain to self-manage their disease and improve their quality of life by providing multidisciplinary specialist input as well as provide individual and group based programs with an emphasis on collaboration with the primary care provider. The service has a strong focus on restoration of function and a rehabilitation approach.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Sunshine Coast Health offers:

• Professional development leave
• Professional indemnity cover
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wellness program

Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy

Job Ad Reference:  SC649716

Closing Date:  Tuesday, 16 September 2025

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

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants, SCHHS (PDF, 1.79MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae Template (Word, 59KB)
  Application Kit
  
  SC649716_Role Description (PDF, 731KB)
  Role Description