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Staff Specialist General Surgery
Department of Surgery, Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Department of Surgery at Mackay Base Hospital have opportunity for a Staff Specialist to join their team on a Permanent Full-Time basis (80 hrs p.f.).
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MK675334 |
| Closing date | 08-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Dr Adrian Westcott, Clinical Director Surgery |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7920 Access the National Relay Service |
The General Surgery team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist to join their team on a Permanent Full-Time basis (80 hrs p.f.).
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
- Provide and maintain efficient, effective and equitable surgical services within the Mackay Hospital and Health Service, co-operating as necessary with other departments and outside agencies to ensure that Department of Surgery integrates effectively within the hospital, community health service, and the wider community.
- Advise on surgical services as required, ensuring co-ordinated provision of care delivery by all staff within the Department of Surgery.
About the Team
The General Surgery Department consists of four General Surgery teams, one Urology team and one ENT team. Outreach General Surgery services are provided to Proserpine and Sarina Hospitals which are supported by Consultants and Registrars/PHOs.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Requirements
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description
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 and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application.
Documents
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