Staff Specialist (Respiratory)

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 172,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional indemnity cover

Granted private practice arrangements

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) invites applications for a Respiratory consultant with advanced specialty skills in Respiratory Medicine. The role focuses on delivering high quality respiratory care, leading safety and quality improvement, and supporting department growth within a multidisciplinary team.

The Staff Specialist base salary is complemented by allowances and development support, with pro rata motor vehicle and annual professional development entitlements.

Qualifications

• Respiratory medical team leadership
• Advanced specialty skills in Respiratory Medicine
• Ability to lead safe care and drive quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality Respiratory services for the community
• Lead safe care and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to grow and develop the department

Job description

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service – Birtinya QLD

Temporary part-time position, 48 hours per fortnight for 12 months.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) are looking for an exceptional Respiratory consultant with advanced specialty skills in Respiratory Medicine to join our team.

The Staff Specialist (Respiratory) position provides high quality Respiratory 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 loading

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.

We are 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.

SCHHS 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: SC696914

Closing Date: Monday, 30 November 2026