Palliative Care Physician – Lead Clinician with Flexible Work

Sante Recruitment.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 255,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation

Professional development leave (3.6 wk

Private practice arrangements

Salary packaging

Annual incremental increases

Career training and development

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician to deliver high‑quality clinical care across the health network in tropical Cairns. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to lead palliative care within the community and hospital settings.

You will supervise junior medical staff and participate in Outreach services, contributing to patient-centered planning and service development in the region.

Qualifications

• Deliver a high standard of clinical care in the field of Palliative Care across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of allocated junior medical staff to ensure appropriate standards of care and training.
• Participate in Outreach services

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of clinical care in Palliative Care throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of any allocated junior medical staff to ensure appropriate standards of care and that junior medical staff are trained to fulfil their duties.
• Participate in Outreach services

Job description

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician to deliver high‑quality clinical care across the health network in tropical Cairns. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to lead palliative care within the community and hospital settings.

You will supervise junior medical staff and participate in Outreach services, contributing to patient-centered planning and service development in the region.