Senior Specialist / Specialist / Emergency Medicine
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Coastal Queensland
These roles tend to attract significant interest it offers the rare combination of meaningful Emergency Medicine, genuine departmental support, and an outstanding lifestyle by the coast.
Please share with any colleagues considering a coastal move.
Exceptional Remuneration Package value up to $627,119 p.a.
IMGs assessed by ACEM with substantial comparability will be considered
An exciting opportunity exists for experienced Emergency Medicine Consultants/Specialists to join the Department of Emergency Medicine at one of Queensland's fastest-growing regional referral hospitals.
Coastal Lifestyle Without Metro Stress
One of Australia's most attractive regional lifestyles.
Beautiful beaches, oceanfront living, and year-round sunshine
Affordable housing and significantly lower living costs than metropolitan cities
Excellent public and private schools
Modern cafes, restaurants, wineries, and local produce
Easy access to Brisbane with direct flights available
Family-friendly communities with less traffic and more time for life outside work
Fishing, boating, diving, camping, surfing, and national parks right on your doorstep
Outstanding local produce, cafés and restaurants
This is a location where Emergency Physicians can build a sustainable long-term career while enjoying genuine lifestyle balance for themselves and their families.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Specialist / Specialist within the Emergency Department, you will provide expert emergency clinical care while contributing to the ongoing development of a modern regional emergency service.
You will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality emergency care to a large and diverse population across the Wide Bay region.
Position Details
Permanent Full Time




Permanent Part Time
Flexible rostering arrangements negotiable
Why This Role Stands Out
Exceptional Remuneration Package
Total remuneration package value up to $627,119 p.a., including:
Base salary up to $274,678 p.a.
Emergency Department Allowance
Attraction Incentive Allowance (50%)
Regional Location Allowance (10%)
Motor Vehicle Allowance
Professional Development Allowance
Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to *****%
Salary sacrificing benefits
Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
Modern Regional Emergency Medicine
The hospital continues to expand as a major regional referral centre, providing clinicians with:
broad and rewarding clinical exposure
regional autonomy
excellent procedural opportunities
strong multidisciplinary support
meaningful involvement in service improvement
Clinical Exposure Includes
Adult and paediatric emergency medicine
Trauma and resuscitation
Acute regional presentations
Complex chronic disease management
Clinical Decision Unit management
Rural and regional referral medicine
Mental health and behavioural emergencies
High-acuity emergency presentations
Leadership, Teaching & Career Development
This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy contributing beyond clinical shifts.
You will have opportunities to:
supervise registrars, PHOs and junior medical staff
mentor ACEM trainees and SIMGs
participate in clinical governance and quality improvement
contribute to departmental education programs




engage in service redesign and innovation
support workplace-based assessments
participate in morbidity and mortality meetings
develop leadership and management skills
The Hospital and Health Service has strong links with:
The University of Queensland
CQUniversity
The Regional Medical Pathway program
There are excellent opportunities for:
academic involvement
simulation training
teaching appointments
regional workforce development
research participation
Private Practice Opportunities
Successful candidates may also have opportunities to establish private practice arrangements alongside their public appointment.
Support may include:
credentialling assistance
consulting room access
administrative setup support
referral pathway development
introductions to local specialists and GPs
This provides the opportunity to further develop professional interests and supplement income within a growing regional healthcare market.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from:
FACEMs
U.K, Irish, NZ and Canadian Emergency Physicians
SIMGs - ACEM specialist assessment MUST have substantially comparable outcome
The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:
strong emergency clinical capability
excellent communication and teamwork skills
commitment to teaching and supervision
leadership within multidisciplinary environments
commitment to patient safety and quality care
enthusiasm for regional medicine
Why Doctors Relocate Here
improved work-life balance
reduced burnout
greater clinical autonomy
supportive department culture
lower cost of living
family-friendly lifestyle
stronger sense of community
This role represents an opportunity to practice meaningful Emergency Medicine in an workplace where your contribution genuinely matters.
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📌 Senior Specialist / Specialist / Emergency Medicine (Queensland)
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