Job Description

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- Professional development funding
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Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist Geriatrician | Regional Queensland

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$560,000+ Package | Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time | Private Practice Opportunity *

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An outstanding opportunity is available for an experienced and compassionate Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Geriatrician to join a progressive Internal Medicine team within a well-established regional health service in Queensland.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist seeking clinical variety, professional autonomy and genuine lifestyle benefits while contributing to the ongoing development of geriatric and internal medicine services within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

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Permanent full-time and part-time positions are available, with flexible rostering designed to support a sustainable work–life balance.

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Importantly, there is also an opportunity to develop a private practice alongside your public appointment, providing an attractive avenue for additional professional and financial growth.

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The Opportunity Working As Part Of An Experienced Internal Medicine Team, You Will Provide High-quality Specialist Care To a Growing Regional Patient Population, With Opportunities To Contribute Across

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- Comprehensive geriatric assessment and management
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- Inpatient and outpatient General Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
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- Management of complex and frail older patients
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- Multidisciplinary care planning and clinical collaboration
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- Clinical leadership and service development
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- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees
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- Quality improvement, clinical governance and continuous improvement
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- Development of contemporary models of care for an ageing regional population
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The role provides the opportunity to build a long-term specialist career within a collegial and well-supported regional service, with scope to shape the development of services and your own area of professional interest.

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The Health Service

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Join a progressive regional health service that offers the clinical opportunities of a larger centre with the accessibility and collegiality of a regional environment.

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You will work alongside experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals within a team-oriented multidisciplinary team, with robust opportunities to contribute to service development and improved outcomes for the local community.

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Attractive Employment Package

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- Remuneration package of $560,000+ per annum*
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- Generous employer superannuation
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- Annual leave loading
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- Salary packaging benefits
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- Professional development funding
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- Paid professional development leave
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- Flexible full-time or part-time employment
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- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
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- Relocation assistance may be available
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- Opportunity to develop private practice alongside the public appointment
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Private Practice Opportunity

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For specialists interested in combining public hospital work with private practice, the region offers an attractive opportunity to establish a private consulting practice.

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Support Can Include

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- Credentialling assistance
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- Administrative support
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- Consulting facilities
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- Assistance establishing local referral networks
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- Access to existing professional and community relationships
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This provides an opportunity to build a diversified professional portfolio, combining the clinical and teaching benefits of a public appointment with the potential autonomy and financial rewards of private practice.

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About You

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We are seeking a Geriatrician who is committed to high-quality, patient-centred care and enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

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Eligible Applicants Include

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- Specialist registered with AHPRA and FRACP in Geriatric Medicine
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- RACP Geriatric Medicine trainees expecting Fellowship in 2026 or early 2027
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- International Medical Graduates with a confirmed RACP interview date
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- International Medical Graduates assessed by the RACP as Substantially Comparable
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- UK-trained specialists holding CCT
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- New Zealand-trained specialists
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- Sri Lankan-trained Geriatricians with Australian or UK clinical experience
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International candidates are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and registration pathway with Sante Recruitment.

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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- Join an established and supportive specialist medical team
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- Enjoy a $560,000+ remuneration package*
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- Choose permanent full-time or part-time employment
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- Develop your clinical interests and leadership experience
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- Contribute to service development and regional healthcare
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- Access professional development and paid study leave
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- Establish a private practice alongside your public appointment
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- Enjoy a significantly more affordable lifestyle than metropolitan Australia
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- Live close to the Queensland coast, beaches and natural attractions
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- Benefit from excellent connectivity to Brisbane
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Regional Queensland Lifestyle

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This is more than a career opportunity — it is an opportunity to change the way you live.

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Regional Queensland offers a combination of affordable housing, a relaxed pace of life, strong community connections and easy access to the outdoors that can be difficult to achieve in Australia's major metropolitan centres.

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Enjoy beautiful beaches, a mild climate and an outstanding outdoor lifestyle, with opportunities for boating, fishing, walking, wildlife experiences and exploring some of Queensland's spectacular natural attractions.

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With excellent connectivity to Brisbane, you can enjoy the benefits of regional living without feeling disconnected from a major capital city.

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For doctors and families looking for more space, less commuting and greater time outside the hospital, this is an opportunity worth considering.

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- Remuneration package subject to classification, applicable employment conditions and individual circumstances.
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📌 Staff Specialist Geriatrician (Queensland)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Queensland