An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Children's Critical Care Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.About the roleProvide clinical specialist Children's Critical Care support to the Children's Critical Care Unit, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice. Work collaboratively across departments (particularly with Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Anaesthetics, Surgery and Level 6 Paediatric Intensive Care Services from other Hospital and Health Services) to facilitate and improve the care of paediatric patients.Requirements for the roleEvidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.Tuberculosis screening - to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required.Declaration of reliable discipline history must be disclosed.MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FCICM or equivalent acceptable to the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand and registrable as an Intensive Care Medicine specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager,



prior to the commencement of clinical duties.Strong clinical and teaching experience in Intensive Care is desirable.Appropriate training/fellowship within a Paediatric Intensive Care setting is desirable.The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the Children's Critical Care Unit.Salary informationTemporary part time (64 hours per fortnight, 3 years)Senior Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $127.23 - $134.90 p.hStaff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $106.39 - $123.58 p.hUp to 12.75% employer superannuation contributionMotor vehicle allowanceProfessional development allowanceGranted private practice rightsOther benefitsOvertime and on-call allowancesProfessional indemnity coverProfessional development leaveAnnual leave loadingSalary packagingEmployee Assistance ProgramWork/life balance, variety and flexibilityAbout Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyPlease click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Monday, 3 August 2026.Job Ad reference: GC This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Childrens Critical Care Unit) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 City of Gold Coast