An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our tertiary health service undergoing rapid expansion on the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, hinterland scenery and subtropical climate. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north with five hospital campuses serving a population around 500,000 people. We care for our communities through Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Gympie Hospital, Maleny Soldier's Memorial Hospital, and Caloundra Health Service which includes a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic. We also provide care at a number of community and mental health sites, as well as Glenbrook Residential Aged Care.

Job details

Permanent and temporary positions available, full-time and part-time up to 80 hrs per fortnight

Remuneration up to $477,882 p.a. excl. superannuation

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) are looking for exceptional Anaesthesia consultants to join our Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine team to provide high quality services for our community, with a focus on leading safe care, driving quality improvement and innovation, and collaboratively contributing to department growth and development within a multidisciplinary team.

As a SCHHS employee your salary includes:

Base salary comprising of between:

• L18 – L24 Staff Specialist
  • $107.95 - $124.99 p.h. (p/t)
  • $8,636.00 - $9,999.00 p.f. (f/t)
• L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
  • $128.61 - $136.23 p.h. (p/t)
  • $10,289.00 - $10,898.00 p.f (f/t)

Standard allowances (additional to base salary):

• Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $24,097 p.a. (L18 - L24 Staff Specialist)
  • $29,260 p.a. (L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist)
• Professional development allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $22,145 p.a.
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
• Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
• Generous superannuation of up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual leave loading

We are a values-based organisation committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

SCHHS offers:

• Professional development leave
• Professional indemnity cover
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wellness program

Applications will remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference:  SC695623

Closing Date:  Monday, 23 November 2026

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 

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

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• Applicant Information (PDF)
  
  Applicant Information_Using AI in Recruitment (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae Template (Word)
  
  SC695623_Role Description (PDF)