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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist, Sexual Health Medicine, Sexual Health Service Cairns and Hinterland - CAIRNS


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Provide high quality Sexual Health services within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service including Sexual Health, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), Hepatitis B & C, transgender, contraception and termination of pregnancy medical services, at an advanced level of service delivery and program management that focuses on the prevention, early detection and management of sexual health problems.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L27
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH677671
Closing date 16-Apr-2026
Job duration
Contact person Dr Jacqueline Mein
Contact details 0742264799
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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 us: 

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

  • Generous superannuation
  • Salary packaging
  • Annual incremental increases
  • Career training and development
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Wellness programs

What we offer;

  • Fulltime Base salary up to $274 678 p.a. (L25 – L27) or $251 642 p.a. (L18 – L24)
  • Professional development allowance
  • Motor vehicle allowance
  • General attraction and retention allowance
  • Regional and rural attraction allowance
  • Locality allowance
  • Professional development leave

Permanent fulltime position

Applications will remain current for 12 Months. Job Ad Reference: CAH677671

Purpose of the role

The role provides assistance to the Clinical Director of Sexual Health Medicine in the provision, development and maintenance of an integrated and efficient sexual health service within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (and referring areas).

Your opportunity

As a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Sexual Health Medicine you will be a valuable and valued team member. We are looking for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Sexual Health Medicine to facilitate the delivery of high-quality care to patients of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

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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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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