Make a lifestyle change and experience the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an emerging tertiary health service undergoing rapid expansion in the wonderful geographical environs of Sunshine Coast.

Job details

Permanent full-time position, 80 hrs p.f.

Remuneration up to $452,492 p.a.

We are looking for an exceptional Rural Generalist to lead our team as Medical Superintendant based at the Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Specialist General Practitioners with suitable experience in rural and remote hospital medicine are also encouraged to apply.

SCHHS Salary includes:

• Base salary comprising of between
  • L13 - L27 $6,980.10 p.f. - $10,221.70 p.f.
• Motor vehicle allowance
  • L13 - L24 $21,000 p.a.
  • L25 - L27 $25,500 p.a.
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 35% of base salary (General Practitioner) and up to 40% of base salary (Rural Generalist)
• Clinical Managers Allowance $25,244 p.a (pro rata for Part-time)
• Professional development allowance $21,500 p.a.
• Inaccessibility Incentive (pro-rata for part time) $6,900* p.a. (pro-rata for part time - paid at completion of each twelve-month period of service)

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 role of the Medical Superintendent is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical leadership and direction for Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital.

In addition to your clinical and professional expertise, you must have skills in managing people, leadership and sustainable financial decision accountability.

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:

• Clinical Medical Managers Allowance 
• Professional development leave
• Professional indemnity cover
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: SC637749

Closing date: Friday, 20 June 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
  
  SC637749 - Role Description (PDF, 525KB)
  Role Description