The Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist in Otolaryngology supports the Director of Surgery in maintaining top-quality Otolaryngology Services at Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. The role involves overseeing the supervision and education of surgical trainees, medical staff, students, allied health professionals, community groups, and nursing staff to ensure efficient and effective delivery of care.

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This position attracts a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000 - find out if you qualify here: Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital, a 305-bed facility, serves as Central Queensland's main referral hospital. It offers a range of specialist medical services, including Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, and more. Additionally, it collaborates with tertiary hospitals in Queensland to provide further clinical services. Its new Cancer Care Unit provides advanced care for local patients with state-of-the-art equipment and services.

About the role:

The Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist (Otolaryngology) assists the Director of Surgery in ensuring that Otolaryngology Services provided by Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service are of the highest standard and delivered in an efficient and effective manner. The position assists with the education and supervision of surgical trainees and other medical staff, medical students, allied health, interested community groups and nursing staff.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Possession of qualifications and experience appropriate for registration as a Specialist in Otolaryngology in Australia. In general, this will require Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in the speciality of Otolaryngology.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program of appropriate College.
• View the role description for information regarding Working Rights and Eligibility for a Visiting Specialist / Visiting Senior Specialist appointment.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $514,421 p.a. (L27) or $470,749 p.a. (L24) is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $204,206 to $237,196 (L18 – L24)
• A salary rate between $244,248 to $258,910 (L25 – L27)
• An hourly rate between $180.46 to $197.40 p.h. (VS.01 – VS.04)
• An hourly rate of $214.47 p.h. (VSS.01)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Over-time and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
• Eligible for Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme 1 and 2 (for eligible applicants) Attraction incentives | Healthy Careers - Queensland Health
• Relocation and Travel

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed 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 Recruitment Services @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4F569993

Applications close: Sunday, 14 July 2024

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.

• CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Application Kit
  
  RK4F569993 - SSS - SS - VSS -VS (Otolaryngology) (PDF, 349KB)
  Role Description