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Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon) - Cairns
Cairns
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Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Department of Surgery, ICU, Women’d and Perioperative Services as Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon). Our high-quality Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery services to patients within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital. These services include Surgical Outpatients, Elective Surgery, Acute Surgery and the development of a recognised Plastic Surgery Training Position for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.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/CAH692642 |
| Closing date | 08-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 Months |
| Contact person | Roxanne Wu |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6355 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.
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.
Enjoy:
- Year-round tropical climate
- Direct access to the Great Barrier Reef
- Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest
- Excellent fishing, diving, sailing, hiking and mountain biking
- Vibrant cafés, restaurants and local markets
- Family-friendly city with excellent public and private schools
- Affordable lifestyle with short daily commutes
Cairns Airport offers multiple direct daily flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and Perth, making interstate travel simple for both work and family.
About your new role:
In your new role you will……
- This position supervises the training of Registrars, Principal House Officers and Resident Medical Officers who provide surgical assistance.
- Opportunity to contribute research and teaching medical students through James Cook University.
- Provide expert medical leadership in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery that encourages innovation, patient and multidisciplinary team participation in treatment and care with the aim of achieving demonstrable improvement in service outcomes.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive a competitive base salary (total remuneration):
- Salary up to $281 545 per annum full time (L25 – L27)
Remuneration up to $486, 948 per annum full time (L25 – L27) or,
- Salary up to $257 932 per annum full time (L18 – L24)
Remuneration up to $445, 335 per annum full time (L18 – L24)
You will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a. pro rata)
- Private practice arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.
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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