Bring your expertise in General Medicine and Geriatrics to Bundaberg.

Wide Bay Hospital and Health is seeking an experienced dual-trained General Medicine Physician and Geriatrician to join the Department of Medicine at Bundaberg Hospital.

This is an opportunity to work across a broad and rewarding clinical environment, providing high-quality care to patients with complex medical and geriatric needs while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will join a collaborative Department where your expertise in Medicine and Geriatrics will be highly valued.

Job details

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

Your opportunity: 

• The Staff Specialist (Geriatrician) position has been established to provide senior clinical leadership and specialist geriatric medicine services at the Bundaberg Hospital. The role is pivotal in leading contemporary models of care for frail older persons across acute, subacute, ambulatory, community and virtual settings.

Opportunity for Private Practice: 

The successful candidate may have the opportunity to establish private practice outside of their WBHHS appointment with local private hospitals.  The successful candidate may receive assistance and concessions with:

• Use of the local private hospital's sessional rooms to allow establishment of practice and referral pathways
• Assistance with credentialling and administrative support to commence private practice
• Introduction to local GP's, physicians and surgeons to facilitate referral pathways.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:  You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $564,548 p.a., comprising salary between $223,136 - $282,912 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), General Attraction and Retention Allowance, Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance, Motor Vehicle Allowance, Professional Development Allowance and Professional Development Leave. (L18 - L27) (Permanent Full Time, 80 hrs p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months or the duration of the vacancy). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB694229

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 Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

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.

• H2610WB694229 - RD (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word)