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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Palliative Medicine Physician)
Robina and Southport
Gold Coast Health is looking for a Palliative Medicine Physician to join the Supportive and Specialist Palliative Care Service. For further information on our health service, please watch our corporate video:
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC696163 |
| Closing date | 17-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 11 months |
| Contact person | Dr Andrew Broadbent |
| Contact details | 1300 763 218 Access the National Relay Service |
An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Palliative Medicine Physician) 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
Provide clinical specialist Palliative Medicine support to the Supportive and Specialist Palliative Care Service, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice. This is a senior role where the incumbent will be expected to have significant experience in research, education and governance along with significant clinical experience.
Requirements for the role
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
- Tuberculosis screening - to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required.
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
- MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FAChPM or equivalent acceptable to the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians and registrable as a Palliative Medicine specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Internationally trained candidates may require an acceptable Comparability Assessment undertaken by the appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College as part of the application process.
- Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
- The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the Palliative Care Service.
Salary information
- Temporary full time (11 month contract)
- Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $266,839 - $282,912 p.a
- Staff Specialist: Base salary from $223,136 - $259,187 p.a
- 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
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- 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 Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
Job Ad reference: GC696163
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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