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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Nephrologist) (Hervey Bay and Maryborough)
Renal Medicine, Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals (Other positions at Bundaberg may be filled through this recruitment process)
MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON KIDNEY CARE IN WIDE BAY!
Join Queensland Health as a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Nephrologist) within Renal Medicine at Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals. Bring your expertise to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to patients with kidney conditions. Contribute to the diagnosis and management of renal disease while improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Collaborate with healthcare professionals and help strengthen renal services across the Wide Bay region while advancing your medical career in a supportive environment.APPLY NOW AND HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF RENAL CARE!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Wide Bay |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H2610WB695833 |
| Closing date | 30-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time (40 hours p.f.) |
| Contact person | Dr Timothy Coughlan |
| Contact details | (07) 4325 6729 Access the National Relay Service |
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Your opportunity:
- Provide expert clinical care and advice to people with kidney disease to ensure provision of appropriate patient care in the Fraser Coast Region.
- Provide professional leadership in the area of renal medicine within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Provide training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care team members.
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:
We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $283,542 p.a., including salary between $112,652 - $142,159 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. JAR: H2610WB695833
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
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