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Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist Gastroenterology - Cairns Hospital and region
Cairns
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Bring your expertise in Gastroenterology to a vibrant, collaborative team delivering high‑quality care across one of Queensland’s most diverse regions. An exciting opportunity exists to join the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service as a Gastroenterologist, contributing to a busy, well‑established service that performs ~6,000 endoscopy cases annually and provides comprehensive Gastroenterology and Hepatology outpatient care.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH679509 |
| Closing date | 27-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Dr Peter Boyd |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6653 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.
About your new role:
In your new role you will……
- Deliver a high standard of clinical care in the field of Gastroenterology throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
- Participate in the Gastroenterology Outreach Program, extending care to rural and remote communities, including occasional overnight travel.
- Support after‑hours and weekend endoscopy lists, contribute to nurse‑administered propofol sedation under an endoscopist‑directed model (training provided), and may have the opportunity to develop a subspecialty focus such as IBD, Hepatology, Interventional Endoscopy, or Oesophageal Motility.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive base salary up to $274,678 per annum full time (L18 – L27), you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Attraction & retention allowance
- Professional development allowance
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a.)
- Private practice arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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