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Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training
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Gold Coast Health is looking for a Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training to join Gold Coast Health. For further information on our health service, please watch our corporate video:
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L14, L13-L18 , L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC695072 |
| Closing date | 06-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Raghu Murthy |
| Contact details | 0427 200 530 Access the National Relay Service |
An opportunity has become available for a Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
About the role
The Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training provides senior medical leadership to improve medical officer wellbeing across Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS). This role has a particular focus on workplace training, ensuring that clinical activities are aligned to the training needs of the workforce longitudinally, recognising that training quality and work satisfaction are inherent to wellbeing.
The role is intended to work in partnership with the existing Directors of Clinical Training, Medical and Clinical Directors, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Deputy CMOs and Directors of Medical Services who are predominantly responsible for prevocational education and training.
The role establishes clear accountability for medical workforce strategy and wellbeing, creates a unified cross-hospital approach to clinical experiences and rostering, and delivers an additional independent and confidential escalation pathway for medical officer fatigue management and concerns. It convenes and coordinates a community of practice for educational leaders and drives system-level reforms that enhance clinical learning and culture in line with strategic and operational objectives.
Requirements for the role
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis screening.
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
- MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia and registrable as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Candidates with Fellowship of an appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College and hold specialist registration with AHPRA will be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate skills and experience.
- Candidates without Fellowship may also be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate skills and experience.
- Maintenance of Continuing Professional Development and good standing as required by appropriate Australian Specialist Medical Colleges and AHPRA.
- The successful applicant will be expected to undertake this role concurrently with any existing Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer appointment within GCHHS.
- Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of duties.
- The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster as required.
Salary information
- Permanent part time (40 hours per fortnight)
- Senior Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $127.85 - $135.55 p.h
- Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $106.91 - $124.18 p.h
- Senior Medical Officer: Base hourly rate from $92.56 - $106.91 p.h
- Senior Medical Officer - No Specialist Registration: Base hourly rate from $92.56 p.h
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Professional development allowance
- Granted private practice rights
Other benefits
- Overtime and on-call allowances
- Professional indemnity cover
- Professional development leave
- Annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/life balance, variety and flexibility
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Friday, 6 November 2026.
Job Ad reference: GC695072
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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