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Staff Specialist Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
Department of Medicine, Mackay Hospital and Health Service
The Department of Medicine at the Mackay Base Hospital is looking for a Staff Specialist, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine 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/MK683998 |
| Closing date | 28-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer Role Description |
| Contact person | Dr Janath DeSilva, Clinical Director |
| Contact details | 07 4885 7952 Access the National Relay Service |
The Department of Medicine at the Mackay Base Hospital is looking for a Staff Specialist, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine 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
The successful candidate is expected to provide contemporary specialist respiratory and sleep services across inpatient, outpatient and consultative settings within the Mackay HHS. The role offers exposure to a broad and professionally rewarding clinical case mix, with responsibility for delivering safe, evidenced based and patient centred care aligned the values of the MHHS. You will get to work with a clinical case mix that is broad, challenging and very professionally satisfying.
This position works collaboratively within the Department of Medicine and supports the Clinical Director in the delivery of high-quality clinical services, strategic service development and achievement of organisational objectives.
Role-specific responsibilities:
- Provide specialist respiratory assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management for inpatients, outpatients and referred patients across the health service.
- Undertaken respiratory procedural services, including bronchoscopy and other scope of practice interventions.
- Delivery timely consultative services to medical, surgical and emergency teams to support whole of hospital patient flow and outcomes.
- Contribute to the development and expansion of respiratory services, including models of care and outreach services.
About the Department of Medicine
The Staff Specialist will join a multidisciplinary team of 18 FTE physicians representing a broad range of subspecialties, including Acute Medicine, Endocrinology, Respiratory Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medical Oncology, Neurology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Palliative Care Medicine, and Rehabilitation Medicine.
The Department of Medicine is a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive workplace committed to high-quality patient care, education, and professional development.
The General Medicine Department is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) for Basic Physician Training and Advanced Training in General Medicine and works closely with Cardiology, which provides a 24/7 Primary PCI service, as well as Emergency Medicine (FACEM-led) and Intensive Care (CICM-led) services.
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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