Specialist Consultant - Emergency Medicine (ED)

Medrecruit; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 253,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Generous superannuation

Attraction and retention incentives

Professional development leave and and

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Medrecruit seeks a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to join a major regional health service in Tropical North Queensland. You will deliver specialist emergency care, support rural clinicians, and contribute to education and service improvement initiatives in a dynamic tropical setting.

This role offers a competitive salary up to 281,545 AUD per year + superannuation and benefits, along with professional development leave, salary packaging, flexible work

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• AHPRA Specialist Registration or eligibility.
• Fellowship in Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist emergency medical care.
• Manage ED and Short Stay Unit patients.
• Support rural facilities and patient transfers.
• Participate in education and training.
• Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Strong clinical and communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent

AHPRA Specialist Registration or eligibility

Fellowship in Emergency Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine

Location: Cairns, QLD

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Temporary, Flexible

Salary: Up to $281,545 p.a. + Superannuation & Benefits

Start Date: ASAP to August 2027

About the Role

An opportunity for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to join a major regional health service in Tropical North Queensland. You will provide specialist emergency care, support rural clinicians, and contribute to education, training, and service improvement initiatives. International candidates can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist emergency medical care.
• Manage ED and Short Stay Unit patients.
• Support rural facilities and patient transfers.
• Participate in education and training.
• Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent.
• AHPRA Specialist Registration or eligibility.
• Fellowship in Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality patient care.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous superannuation.
• Attraction and retention incentives.
• Professional development leave and allowance.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Career development opportunities.

Why Cairns?

Enjoy a tropical lifestyle with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest adventures, and year-round warm weather. Cairns offers an excellent balance of career growth, outdoor living, and community lifestyle.