Staff Specialist (Neurology)

Health; Australia; Remote; AUD 149,000 - 188,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development leave

Professional indemnity cover

Granted private practice arrangements

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Queensland Health on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Staff Specialist in Neurology with advanced skills in Stroke Medicine. The role focuses on delivering high-quality neurology services within a multidisciplinary team, driving safety, quality improvement, and innovation across the Neuroscience department.

The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing service expansion and clinical governance with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with other specialist groups.

Qualifications

• Specialist skills in Stroke Medicine.
• Advanced expertise in Neuroimmunology.
• Specialist skills in Movement Disorders.
• Specialist skills in Epilepsy.
• Neurophysiology (EEG and/or EMG) expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Neurology services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead safe care, drive quality improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to department growth and development within SCHHS Neuroscience team.

Skills

Stroke Medicine

Neuroimmunology

Movement Disorders

Epilepsy

Neurophysiology

Tools

EEG

EMG

Job description

# Staff Specialist (Neurology)**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) Sunshine Coast University Hospital, BirtinyaAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our tertiary health service undergoing rapid expansion on the Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, hinterland scenery and subtropical climate. Our 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.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Fixed Term Temporary || Position type | Flexible part-time || Occupational group | Health - Medical || Classification | L18-L27 || Workplace Location | Sunshine Coast || Job ad reference | QLD/SC696280 || Closing date | 24-Nov-2026 || Salary Other | $107.95-$136.23 p.h || Job duration | Temp part-time, hrs negotiable, up to 12 months || Contact person | A/Prof Antony Winkel || Contact details | 07 5202 0997 Access the National Relay Service |**Temporary part-time positions, hours negotiable for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension (Please contact department for further details)**Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) are looking for exceptional Neurology consultants with advanced specialty skills Stroke Medicine. Additional specialist skills also required in:* Neuroimmunology* Movement Disorders* Epilepsy* Neurophysiology (EEG and/or EMG)The Staff Specialist (Neurology) positions will join our Neuroscience team to provide high quality Neurology 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.***As a SCHHS employee your salary includes:****Base salary comprising of between:** $107.95 - $124.99 p.h. (*L18 – L24 Staff Specialist)** $128.61 - $136.23 p.h. (*L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist)**Standard allowances (additional to base salary):** Motor vehicle allowance *(pro rata for Part-time)* + $24,097 p.a. (*L18 - L24 Staff Specialist)* + $29,260 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 loadingSunshine 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.We are a values-based organisation 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.***SCHHS offers:**** Professional development leave* Professional indemnity cover* Granted private practice arrangements* Salary packaging* Employee Assistance Program* A wellness programApplications will remain current for 12 months**Job Ad Reference:** SC696280**Closing Date:** Tuesday, 24 November 2026**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**