Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine | Tropical QLD

Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine
Permanent | Full-time or Part-time | Tropical North Queensland
Remuneration up to $603,633 p.a.

We are seeking passionate and dedicated Emergency Physicians to join a dynamic Emergency Department in regional North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to combine an exciting and varied clinical workload with a lifestyle that offers year-round sunshine, beaches, and a welcoming community.

About the Role

As a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine, you’ll play a key role in providing high-quality care across a busy, diverse department. You’ll contribute to teaching, training, and supervision of medical staff, be actively involved in service development, and participate in patient safety and quality initiatives.

This department provides a stimulating case mix, with:

• 50,000 presentations annually
• 25% paediatric presentations
• Significant trauma exposure
• Regional referral centre responsibilities, including aeromedical retrievals and telehealth support for rural hospitals
• Access to a 15-bed Short Stay Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, and modern imaging services

Opportunities also exist to contribute to the planning of a brand-new Emergency Department, offering you a chance to help shape the future of emergency care for the region.

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive remuneration: Packages up to $603,633 p.a. depending on level, inclusive of base salary, allowances, employer super (12.75%), professional indemnity cover, annual leave loading, and on-call/overtime.
• Professional development: Access to a generous professional development allowance, 3.6 weeks of PD leave, and strong support for education and training.
• Flexible rostering: Balanced schedules designed to support both service needs and academic priorities.
• Career progression: Accredited for 12 months of ACEM fellowship training, 2 months of AST training (ACRRM & RACGP), plus ACEM Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma pathways.
• Research & teaching: Active postgraduate education program with opportunities to supervise medical students, registrars, and other health professionals.
• Service variety: Engage in innovative models of care such as Hospital in the Home (HITH), GEDI, and integrated community health teams.

About the Hospital

The service is a modern 190-bed regional referral hospital offering trauma, most major medical and surgical specialties, and strong support services. Facilities include:

• Regional referral trauma service
• Cardiac Cath Lab
• 14-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit
• Access to aeromedical retrievals
• Well-resourced medical library with online and print journals

About the Location

Set in tropical North Queensland, this city is a thriving regional hub with a population of over 180,000. The region is known for its diverse economy, covering agriculture, tourism, mining, and healthcare, and offers a lifestyle that blends professional opportunity with outdoor adventure.

Here, you’ll enjoy:

• Beautiful tropical climate with access to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays
• Pristine beaches, national parks, and rainforests at your doorstep
• Affordable housing and excellent schooling options
• Thriving local food, cultural, and sporting communities
• Easy transport links to Brisbane and other major centres

It’s the perfect location for those seeking both a rewarding career and a relaxed lifestyle.

About You

You’ll be a dedicated Emergency Medicine specialist with:

• FACEM (or equivalent) and eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
• Strong commitment to patient safety, service development, and continuous improvement
• Passion for teaching, supervision, and mentoring junior staff
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Apply Now

For any inquiries pertaining to this role, please feel free to reach out to Anna at [email protected].

All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality. We welcome interest from candidates of all backgrounds.

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