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Staff Specialist - Endocrinology
Department of Medicine, Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.
Department of Medicine at Mackay Base Hospital is looking for a Staff Specialist Endocrinology - Diabetes to join their team on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MK677485 |
| Closing date | 05-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Janath DeSilva, Clinical Director Medicine |
| Contact details | +61 7 48857952 Access the National Relay Service |
Role details
The Department of Medicine team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Staff Specialist Endocrinology - Diabetes 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
A clear emphasis on developing and growing an outstanding based endocrinology and diabetes services within a regional setting, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care, while reinforcing general medicine services, contributing to safe, effective and patient centred care. Supporting education, clinical governance and service development within the Department of Medicine. This role requires clinical independence, adaptability and a strong commitment to collaborative and patient centred care in a regional community.
Fully supported by Executive, Clinical and Operational Leads to be the leader who drives evidence-based practice improvements, ensuring we deliver an outstanding Endocrine and Diabetes service for the community. Following the Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) recent assessment the MHHS rise to the challenge of delivering excellence in diabetes care. This will be delivered through your passion for improving patient care and optimising health outcomes. You will be joining a small, but highly functional and committed multidisciplinary team on site, with additional support from tertiary hospitals across the region. Enhancing current services by standardising care pathways and reducing unwanted variation through your unwavering leadership supported by your committed diabetes teams.
About the Team
The Department of General Medicine manages patients with a diverse range of multiple active co-morbidities or undifferentiated illnesses above the age of 16 years that require ongoing inpatient, ward-based hospital care. We are a busy inpatient service with consultation and outpatient clinic responsibilities.
The successful applicant/s will be part of a collaborative team comprising of physicians with different subspecialties (including Adult Medicine, Endocrinology, Respiratory, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Neurology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, IBD, Rehabilitation Medicine and Palliative care) working in close partnership with Cardiology (who provide 24/7 Primary PCI service), Emergency Medicine (FACEM lead) and Intensive Care (CICM led).
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 in North Queensland 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, leave and allowance
- Education opportunities, study and research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted private health insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (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 MK677485.
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. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles).
Documents
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