Senior Staff Specialist Or Staff Specialist (Surgeon)

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 223,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation up to 12.75%

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Salary sacrifice options

Professional Development Allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Fraser Coast lifestyle

Job summary

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Surgeon) to lead surgical care across Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals. The role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical services, teaching, and leadership within a supportive regional healthcare system.

Opportunity to contribute to research and education, with a competitive remuneration package and strong emphasis on work–life balance in the Fraser Coast region.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred surgical care.
• Provide clinical leadership and surgical expertise.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor colleagues and support clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical services to Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service patients.
• Support teaching and supervision of surgical trainees and medical staff.
• Assist Clinical Director (General Surgery) to ensure high standards of care.
• Contribute to research and education as required.

Job description

LEAD SURGICAL EXCELLENCE WITH US!

Ready to advance your surgical career and make a lasting impact? Join the Department of Surgery as a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Surgeon) across Hervey Bay & Maryborough Hospitals, delivering high-quality surgical care and improving outcomes for our Wide Bay community.

• Deliver exceptional, patient-centred surgical care
• Provide clinical leadership & expertise
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor colleagues & support clinical excellence

About this role

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• The role of the Staff Specialist is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to directly or indirectly benefit the patients/clients of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.
• In addition to the key responsibilities listed below, the role of the Staff Specialist is to provide such services as may be reasonably directed from time to time by the Professional or Operational manager as required.
• Assist the Clinical Director (General Surgery) and the Director Medical Services to ensure General Surgical Services provided are of the highest standard and delivered in an efficient and effective manner.
• Assist with the education and supervision of surgical trainees and other medical staff, medical students, allied health and nursing staff.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $564,548 p.a., including salary between $223,136 - $282,912 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: H2609WB693882.

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 lifestyleand mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. Thisdestinationwith 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 alfrescocafes,shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.

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