Specialist General Physician – Gladstone Hospital

Permanent or Temporary | Full-Time or Part-Time

Gladstone, Central Queensland

Attractive remuneration package | Relocation support available

Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Specialist General Physician to join the General Medicine team at Gladstone Hospital, part of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician who enjoys broad-based general medicine and wants to work in a supportive regional hospital environment, with the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the health outcomes of patients across the Gladstone and Banana regions.

The Opportunity The General Medicine Department is an key part of Gladstone Hospital's medical service and provides care to a broad and diverse patient population.

As a Specialist General Physician, you will work collaboratively with the medical, nursing and allied health teams to provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient care across a broad range of medical presentations.

The Role Offers The Opportunity To

- Provide specialist General Medicine services to inpatients and outpatients.
- Manage patients with complex, chronic and multi-system medical conditions.
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision to junior medical staff.
- Work closely with the Emergency Department and other hospital specialties.
- Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and service development.
- Contribute to teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students.
- Participate in the General Medicine on-call roster, including after-hours responsibilities.
- Work as part of a collegial and supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of General Medicine services at Gladstone Hospital.

The department has a dedicated medical team comprising Staff Specialists, Principal House Officers, Resident Medical Officers and Interns, providing a supportive environment for both experienced physicians and those interested in developing regional medical services. (Queensland Health Careers)





About Gladstone Hospital

Gladstone Hospital is a regional hospital serving the Gladstone and Banana regions of Central Queensland.

The hospital provides a broad range of acute and specialist services including:

- General Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- General Surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- High Dependency Care
- Coronary Care
- Palliative Care
- Medical Imaging
- Pathology
- Mental Health
- Allied Health and community-based services

Gladstone Hospital is continuing to develop its clinical services as part of Queensland Health's Destination 2030 strategy, with an emphasis on providing high-quality care closer to home for Central Queensland communities. (Queensland Health Careers)

Salary & Benefits

The Queensland Health remuneration package is highly competitive.

Staff Specialist

$216,643 – $251,642 per annum

L18 – L24

Senior Staff Specialist

$259,072 – $274,678 per annum

L25 – L27

Total remuneration packages can reach approximately $510,669 – $557,878 per annum, depending on classification and applicable allowances. (Queensland Health Careers)

Additional Benefits May Include

- Attraction and retention incentives where applicable
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study and professional development leave
- Salary packaging
- Relocation assistance
- Support for eligible international medical practitioners
- Excellent career development opportunities within Queensland Health
- Flexible full-time or part-time employment options

Queensland Health also provides relocation support for eligible clinicians moving to take up employment in Queensland. (Careers)

About Gladstone





Gladstone offers an excellent combination of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle.

Located on Queensland's central coast, Gladstone is a thriving regional city with beautiful beaches, islands, national parks and outdoor recreational opportunities nearby.

The area offers an affordable lifestyle compared with Australia's major capital cities while providing excellent access to schools, sporting facilities, shopping, restaurants and essential services.

For a physician looking to escape the congestion of metropolitan practice without sacrificing professional opportunities, Gladstone offers an attractive balance between career, lifestyle and family living.

About You We Are Seeking a Physician Who

- Holds FRACP or equivalent specialist qualifications in General Medicine/Internal Medicine.
- Is registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA.
- Has appropriate experience in General Medicine.
- Demonstrates strong clinical leadership and communication skills.
- Is committed to multidisciplinary patient care.
- Has an interest in teaching and supporting junior medical staff.
- Is able to participate in the relevant on-call arrangements.
- Demonstrates a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

International Medical Graduates are encouraged to enquire, provided they meet the requirements for specialist registration with AHPRA and the relevant specialist college.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a supportive regional medical service where your experience can have a direct impact on patient care and the development of General Medicine services.

You Will Enjoy

- Broad General Medicine practice
- Supportive specialist and junior medical team
- Teaching and leadership opportunities
- Permanent or temporary employment options
- Full-time or part-time options
- Attractive Queensland Health remuneration
- Relocation assistance
- Coastal Queensland lifestyle
- Excellent opportunity for Australian and international specialists

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📌 Specialist General Physician - Gladstone Hospital
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Gladstone