Make a lasting difference in the lives of older people! Join Integrated Care Services at Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals as a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Geriatrician). Lead high-quality, patient-centred care for older adults, work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, and help shape innovative models of care across the Wide Bay region. If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for older people and ready for a rewarding regional career, we’d love to hear from you!

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The Geriatrician will provide specialist medical care for older adults within the Fraser Coast Integrated Care Service.
• The role focuses on delivering comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex geriatric conditions, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration to optimise patient outcomes across acute, subacute, and community care settings.

Temporary Part Time (40 hours p.f.) from date of appointment until 30th December 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $282,274 p.a., including salary rates between $106.39 - $134.89 p.h.., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. JAR: H2609WB691697

Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  H2609WB691697 - RD (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word)