Gold Coast Health is looking for Emergency Physicians who will act as Clinical Directors of Emergency Care Services for three years (with possibility of extension for a further two years) and will hold permanent appointment as a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in the Emergency Department. For further information on our health service, please watch our corporate video:

Job details

About the role

The Clinical Directors for Emergency Care Services will provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred emergency care. The roles are responsible for aligning departmental performance with organisational goals, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, and leading a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic healthcare environment.

The Clinical Director for Gold Coast University Hospital and Clinical Director for Robina and Tugun Satellite Health Centre will work in close collaboration to ensure the delivery of high-quality emergency care to the community.

Clinical Directors will report operationally to the Executive General Manager of Emergency and Specialty Services, professionally to the Chief Medical Officer and on day to day matters to the Executive Director of Emergency Care Services.

The Clinical Director of Emergency Care Services positions will be appointed for three years, with the possibility of extension for a further two years. The permanent appointment will be as a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in the Emergency Department.

Requirements for the role

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis screening.
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
• MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FACEM or equivalent acceptable to the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and registrable as an Emergency Medicine specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for all Emergency Departments within Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service.
• Post graduate qualifications, or significant progress towards, in health or management would be highly regarded.
• Senior Staff Specialists or Staff Specialists report operationally to the Medical Director of Emergency for Gold Coast University Hospital or Robina Hospital and Tugun Satellite Health Centre and professionally to the Chief Medical Officer.

Salary information

• Permanent full time Staff Specialist with Temporary full time Clinical Director component
• Estimated total remuneration up to $447,016 p.a., comprising:
  • Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $251,527 - $266,677 p.a
  • Staff Specialist: Base salary from $210,332 - $244,313 p.a
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Professional indemnity cover
• Professional development leave
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

How to Apply

To submit your application please click ‘Apply online' and submit the information as outlined in the role description by Friday, 28 November 2025.

Job Ad reference: GC666220

Further information

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

Recruitment to this vacancy will be facilitated via AlumniGlobal.

Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Curriculum Vitae - Standard Format for Medical Practitioner (Word, 164KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC666220 - Role Description (PDF, 491KB)
  Role Description