Specialist Consultant

Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist / Senior Medical Officer – Emergency Medicine

• Location: Bundaberg, Queensland
• Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
• Salary: $408,046 - $627,119 total remuneration

About the Role

Join a well-supported Emergency Department providing care across a broad and diverse case mix. You will deliver high-quality acute care, manage patient flow, and work closely within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing and managing emergency presentations across all acuity levels
• Supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior medical staff
• Participating in teaching, training, and clinical governance activities
• Contributing to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Supporting departmental leadership and service development (senior roles)

Requirements:

• Fellowship with an appropriate college (e.g., FACEM) or equivalent experience (for specialist roles)
• Current medical registration (or eligibility) in Australia
• Demonstrated experience in Emergency Medicine
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to education, quality improvement, and patient-centred care

Why Bundaberg?

Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with access to beaches, the Southern Great Barrier Reef, and outdoor activities year-round. Bundaberg offers affordable living, a welcoming community, and excellent schools—making it ideal for both professionals and families seeking work-life balance.

Looking for a great work/life balance? Look no further. 

This hospital is an acute care facility with around 200 beds, including 5 intensive care beds. It’s part of one of the top-performing health and hospital services in the state. Services include gastroenterology, genetics, respiratory (including paediatric respiratory) and urology. There’s also a nursery for Level 2 special care of neonates. 

Get an enviable coastal lifestyle without compromising your career. There’s easy access to diving at one of the most stunning reefs in the Great Barrier Reef. See turtles hatching (November – March) or simply relax with a book on a beautiful sandy beach.