Staff Specialist (Infectious Diseases)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Professional indemnity cover

Private practice arrangements

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking an Infectious Diseases consultant to join the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. The role focuses on delivering high quality care, driving safety and innovation across a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants with dual qualifications in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology will be preferred. The service operates across Sunshine Coast campuses, including SCUH, with flexible fixed-term options for part- or full-time engagement.

Qualifications

• Preference for dual qualification in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology.
• Infectious Diseases expertise with clinical focus and leadership in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of regional health service operations and postgraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality infectious disease care for the community.
• Lead safe care, drive quality improvement and innovation within the department.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to support department growth.

Skills

Infectious Diseases

Clinical Microbiology

Education

Fellowship or Specialist certification in Infectious Diseases

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training and research, with facilities across the Sunshine Coast including the University Hospital at Birtinya.

Fixed-term temporary full-time or part-time position, up to 80 hours per fortnight for 9 months with the possibility of extension.

We are seeking an exceptional Infectious Diseases consultant to join our department within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

Preference will be given to applicants with a dual qualification in Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology.

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 infectious disease care 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.

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 the duration of the vacancy.

Job Ad Reference: SC694555

Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 2026