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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer (Emergency) (Bundaberg)


Department of Emergency Medicine, Bundaberg Hospital (other positions at Hervey Bay and Maryborough may also be filled through this recruitment process)

Join a growing regional Emergency Department delivering high-quality care to a diverse coastal and rural population in one of Queensland’s most desirable lifestyle locations.We are seeking motivated and experienced Emergency Medicine clinicians for Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer positions within the Department of Emergency Medicine at Bundaberg Hospital. This is an opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team in a modern regional referral hospital, while enjoying an exceptional work–life balance in the Wide Bay region.

Job details

Position status Permanent,Temporary,Casual
Position type Flexible-flex,Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L13-L27
Workplace Location Wide Bay
Job ad reference QLD/H2605WB683570
Closing date 29-Jun-2026
Job duration See Job Details
Contact person Dr David Hodgson
Contact details (07) 4150 2220
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Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

  • Provide expert emergency clinical care and advice to patients to ensure provision of appropriate patient care in the Emergency Department. Provide professional leadership in the area of emergency medicine within a multidisciplinary environment. Provide training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care team members.

Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) or Permanent Part Time Positions (hours negotiable) and Several Temporary Full Time (80 hours p.f.) and Temporary Part Time Positions (hours negotiable) from date of appointment until 30th June 2027 with the possibility of extension and Casual Positions Available

Opportunity for Private Practice: 

The successful candidate may have the opportunity to establish private practice outside of their WBHHS appointment with local private hospitals.  The successful candidate may receive assistance and concessions with:

  • Use of the local private hospital's sessional rooms to allow establishment of practice and referral pathways
  • Assistance with credentialling and administrative support to commence private practice
  • Introduction to local GP's, physicians and surgeons to facilitate referral pathways.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $627,119 p.a., including salary between $187,569 – $274,678 p.a (f/t) or $89.86 - $131,60 p.h. (p/t) or $112.33 - $164.50 p.h. (cas)., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), motor vehicle allowance, attraction allowance (50%), emergency department allowance (25%), regional location allowance (10%), professional devleopment allowance, salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. Job Ad Reference: H2605WB683570

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

  • Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
  • Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
  • Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
  • Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
  • The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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