An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Neurosurgeon) 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 Recent South Wales region of Australia.About the roleProvide clinical specialist Neurosurgical support to the Neurosurgery service, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice.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 serious discipline history must be disclosed.MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRACS or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and registrable as a Surgery - Neurosurgery specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Fellowship in Spinal Surgery is desirable.Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the Neurosurgery unit.Salary informationPermanent full time | Permanent part timeSenior Staff Specialist:



Base salary from $266,839 - $282,912 p.a or Base hourly rate from $127.85 - $135.55 p.hStaff Specialist: Base salary from $223,136 - $259,187 p.a or Base hourly rate from $106.91 - $124.18 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 Tuesday, 25 August 2026.Job Ad reference: GC689505This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Neurosurgeon) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 City of Gold Coast