02 Dec
Queensland Government
Sunshine Coast
Make a lifestyle change and experience the beauty and relaxed atmosphere of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an emerging tertiary health service undergoing rapid expansion in the wonderful geographical environs of Sunshine Coast.
Permanent full-time position, 80 hrs p.f.
Remuneration up $484,229 p.a. (excluding Superannuation)
We are looking for an exceptional Infectious Diseases consultant to lead our Infectious Diseases team as Medical Director within Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
As a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service employee your salary includes:
Base salary comprising of between:
- $8,303.90 - $9,645.40 p.f. L18 – L24 Staff Specialist
- $9,930.20 - $10,528.40 p.f. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
Standard allowances (additional to base salary):
- Motor vehicle allowance
- $23,395 p.a. L18 - L24 Staff Specialist
- $28,408 p.a. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
- Clinical Managers Allowance
- $21,659 p.a. (CMA4)
- Professional development allowance
- $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
Discover the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, hinterland scenery and subtropical climate. The 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.
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.
As the Medical Director, Infectious Diseases you will lead and provide high quality Infectious Diseases care 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. The addition of a Clinical Microbiology (Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia) fellowship is desirable.
In addition to your clinical and professional expertise, you must have skills in managing people, leadership and sustainable financial decision accountability.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is 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.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health offers:
- Professional development leave
- Skilled indemnity cover
- Granted private practice arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- A wellness program
Applications will remain current for 12 months
Job Ad Reference: SC670983
Closing Date: Monday, 5 January 2026
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
📌 Medical Director, Infectious Diseases, Queensland Health (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Sunshine Coast
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