Staff Specialist (Gastroenterology)

Queensland Health; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 222,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional indemnity cover

Granted private practice arrangements

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

A wellness program

Job summary

Queensland Health is recruiting for Gastroenterology and Hepatology consultants to join the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. The role supports services across the Sunshine Coast region, with advanced Capsule Endoscopy as desirable expertise.

Permanent and temporary positions are available, with full-time and/or part-time options up to 80 hours per fortnight. The service emphasises safe care, quality improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration within SCHHS.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality gastroenterology and hepatology services.
• Possession of GESA recognition or endoscopy recertification is required.
• Ability to contribute to a multidisciplinary team and service growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality gastroenterology services to the community.
• Drive quality improvement and innovation within the department.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to grow the service.

Skills

Capsule Endoscopy

Gastroenterology

Hepatology

Education

GESA certification in endoscopy

Job description

Make a lifestyle change and experience the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an emerging tertiary health service undergoing rapid expansion in the wonderful geographical environs of Sunshine Coast.

Permanent and temporary positions available, full-time and/or part-time, up to 80 hours per fortnight

• Permanent position, 40 hours per fortnight
• Multiple temporary positions up to 80 hours per fortnight for up to 12 months

We are looking for exceptional Gastroenterology and Hepatology consultants to join our team within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Advanced speciality skills in Capsule Endoscopy are desirable.

As a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service employee your salary includes:

Base salary comprising of between:

• L18 – L24 Staff Specialist
  • $106.91 - $124.18 p.h. (p/t)
  • $8,552.80 - $9,934.60 p.f. (f/t)
• L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
  • $127.85 - $135.55 p.h. (p/t)
  • $10,227.90 - $10,844.00 p.f (f/t)

Standard allowances (additional to base salary):

• Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $23,395 p.a. (L18 - L24 Staff Specialist)
  • $28,408 p.a. (L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist)
• Professional development allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $22,145 p.a.
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
• Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
• Generous superannuation of up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Annual leave loading

Discover the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, hinterland scenery and subtropical climate. The Health Service is located across the Sunshine Coast region, with five hospital campuses including Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) serving a population around 500,000 people.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. We care for our communities through Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Gympie Hospital, Maleny Soldier's Memorial Hospital, and Caloundra Health Service which includes a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic. We also provide care at a number of community and mental health sites, as well as Glenbrook Residential Aged Care.

You will provide high quality Gastroenterology services for our community, with a focus on leading safe care, driving quality improvement and innovation, and collaboratively contributing to department growth and development within a multidisciplinary team.

Possession of a valid Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) conjoint committee recognition and/or valid GESA recertification in endoscopy is required for this position.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service offers:

• Professional indemnity cover
• Granted private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• A wellness program

Applications will remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: SC694410

Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 2026

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED