Consultant in Geriatric Medicine

Spinner Medical; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 518,000 - 634,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Motor Vehicle allowance

Professional development allowance

Tax-free pension contributions

3.6 weeks PD leave

Job summary

Spinner Medical is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician FRACP to join Bundaberg Hospital in the wide bay region of Queensland. You will lead the evolution of geriatric care, champion new models of care across acute, virtual, and community settings, and shape service delivery with a focus on frailty, dementia, orthogeriatric care, and rehabilitation.

The role involves clinical leadership, governance, and teaching advanced trainees, with on-call responsibilities and a commitment to high-quality

Qualifications

• FRACP or assessed as substantially comparable.
• Significant experience in geriatric medicine.
• Willingness to participate in on-call roster.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead evolution of geriatric care across the region and champion new care models.
• Drive Rapid Access Frailty Services and expand virtual geriatric care.
• Provide guidance in Dementia/behavioral and Orthogeriatric care; oversee Rehab Services.
• Deliver high-level clinical governance for the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teaching/mentoring

On-call readiness

Education

FRACP

Job description

A great opportunity for Consultant Geriatrician FRACP to work in the beautiful wide bay region of Queensland.

From July 2027, total package up to $576k - excludes on - call, and penalty shift allowance.

Bundaberg is a coastal city in the wide bay region on Australia’s east coast, known for its warm climate and relaxed lifestyle. The region is surrounded by fertile farmland, river systems and uncrowded beaches, with easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and nearby coastal towns. Bundaberg is well connected with direct flights to Brisbane and road links via the Bruce Highway. The city offers a laid-back pace of life, featuring a growing food and drink scene, leafy riverside parks and all the amenities expected of a modern regional Australian city.

Bundaberg Hospital is a modern regional hospital located in a sunny coastal region of Queensland, just under a one-hour flight from Brisbane. An opportunity is available for a Consultant/Specialist General Medicine Physician to join a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to the local community.

Remuneration package highlights

• Up to $576k + on - call/overtime, a package which includes:
• Motor Vehicle allowance $23-$28k depending on salary band - paid.
• $22k professional development allowance - paid.
• Very generous salary sacrifice arrangements
• Employer paid tax free pension contributions - 12.75%
• 3.6 weeks professional development leave.

Community Highlights

• Bundaberg has a population of approximately 100,000 and serves as a key regional hub.
• Wide range of affordable housing options – beachfront homes by the ocean, green countryside acreage and hobby farms, equestrian properties, modern city apartments, and spacious family houses in and around Bundaberg
• Bundaberg offers a range of quality education options, including well-regarded private schools, strong government schools, and selective academic and vocational programs.
• Domestic airport with direct flights to Brisbane.

Job scope

The service is seeking a clinical leader to drive the evolution of geriatric care across the region. This is a pivotal leadership role dedicated to championing contemporary models of care for frail older persons across the patient journey—from acute intervention to virtual and community-based support.

As the medical expert and strategic lead, you will shape service delivery across:

• Driving innovation in Rapid Access Frailty Services and expanding the virtual geriatric care footprint.
• Providing expert guidance in Cognitive and Behavioral Services (including Dementia and BPSD) and Orthogeriatric care.
• Overseeing Rehab Services to optimise patient outcomes and independence.
• Providing high-level clinical governance and leadership for the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit.

Selection Criteria

• FRACP or assessed by RACP as substantially comparable.
• Significant experience in geriatric medicine.
• Supervise and teach advanced trainees, junior medical staff, and students
• First class communication skills
• Willingness to participate in on - call roster
• Driving License.

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