Gold Coast Health is looking for a Rehabilitation Physician to join the Complex Management Unit. For further information on our health service, please watch our corporate video:
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Part time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L24, L25-L27
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/GC690473
Closing date 02-Sep-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Up to 3 years
Contact person Dr Kelly Dungey
Contact details 0407 754 459
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An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Rehabilitation Physician) 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 role
Provide clinical specialist Rehabilitation Medicine support to the Complex Management Unit, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient-centered clinical practice.
Provide medical leadership and contribution to the multidisciplinary team to ensure delivery of safe and appropriate patient care. Provide professional leadership within a specialist medical discipline and provide training, supervision and education to junior medical staff and other health care professionals.
Requirements for the role
- Evidence 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 serious discipline history must be disclosed.
- MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FAFRM or equivalent acceptable to the Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and registrable as a Rehabilitation Medicine specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Candidates will be considered if they are anticipated to receive their Fellowship prior to March 2027.
- Ongoing registration with the AFRM of RACP as a Supervisor to Advanced Trainees in Rehabilitation Medicine.
- 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 Rehabilitation Medicine with specialist practice involving coordinating complex discharge plans.
- Evidence of disseminated Research in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine will be highly regarded.
- While not mandatory, training/qualifications/experience in Botulinum Toxin injection and the refilling of Intrathecal Baclofen pumps would be well regarded.
- The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the Rehabilitation Department.
Salary information
- Temporary part time (40 hours per fortnight, up to 3 years)
- Senior Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $127.85 - $135.55 p.h
- Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $106.91 - $124.18 p.h
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Professional development allowance
- Granted private practice rights
Other benefits
- Overtime and on-call allowances
- Professional indemnity cover
- Professional development leave
- Annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/life balance, variety and flexibility
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Job Ad reference: GC690473
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