05 Dec
Queensland Government
Sunshine Coast
An exciting chance has arisen to join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training and research, with facilities across the Sunshine Coast including the University Hospital at Birtinya.
Temporary part-time positions available, for up to 6 months with the possibility of extensions
We are looking for exceptional Infectious Diseases consultants to join our Infection Diseases department at Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
We currently have the following positions available:
- Staff Specialist in Infectious Diseases - temporary part time, 24 hours per fortnight with the possibility of additional hours supporting the Hospital in the Home team - temporary part time, 20 hours per fortnight (See HiTH ID Role Description)
- Staff Specialist in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology - temporary part time, 16 hours per fortnight
As a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service employee your salary includes:
Base salary comprising of between:
- $103.79 - $120.56 p.h. L18 – L24 (Staff Specialist)
- $124.12 - $131.60 p.h. L25 – L27 (Senior Staff Specialist)
Standard allowances (additional to base salary):
- Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
- $23,395 p.a. L18 - L24 (Staff Specialist)
- $28,408 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
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.
The Staff Specialist (Infectious Diseases) provides high quality infectious disease 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.
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
- Professional indemnity cover
- Granted private practice arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- A wellness program
Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy
Job Ad Reference: SC671326
Closing Date: Sunday, 21 December 2025
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
📌 Staff Specialist (Infectious Diseases), Queensland Health (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Sunshine Coast
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