Specialist Consultant

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine

Location: Cairns, QLD

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Temporary, Flexible

Salary: Up to $281,545 p.a. + Superannuation & Benefits

Start Date: ASAP to August 2027

About the Role

An opportunity for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to join a major regional health service in Tropical North Queensland. You will provide specialist emergency care, support rural clinicians, and contribute to education, training, and service improvement initiatives. International candidates can be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist emergency medical care.
• Manage ED and Short Stay Unit patients.
• Support rural facilities and patient transfers.
• Participate in education and training.
• Contribute to quality and patient safety initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• MBBS or equivalent.
• AHPRA Specialist Registration or eligibility.
• Fellowship in Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality patient care.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous superannuation.
• Attraction and retention incentives.
• Professional development leave and allowance.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Career development opportunities.

Why Cairns?

Enjoy a tropical lifestyle with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforest adventures, and year-round warm weather. Cairns offers an excellent balance of career growth, outdoor living, and community lifestyle.

Interested candidates are encouraged to enquire for further details or a position description.

Escape to the gateway of The Great Barrier Reef. This 450-bed hospital is leading the way in healthcare information and technology, connecting patients, clinicians, and health services through fully integrated digital healthcare. Situated in Australia’s far north, this region provides attraction galore, from The Great Barrier Reef to Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, take advantage of the natural wonders on your doorstep. Spend your days off visiting the local markets, sampling food and cuisine, or lost in a world of tropical havens and beachside delights.