DescriptionA well-established regional Queensland public health service is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join its Department of Internal Medicine's Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services.You'll be based in a vibrant coastal city of around 70,000 residents, roughly four hours' drive north of Brisbane (or a short domestic flight), sitting on the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
Think unspoilt beaches, a warm subtropical climate year-round, and the amenities of a mature regional centre — without capital-city traffic or housing prices.Off the ward, life here means reef days out to Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave Islands, turtle-watching at the world-famous Mon Repos rookery, family weekends at the beach, and access to some of Queensland's most productive fresh-produce country.
It's a genuine sea-change destination with excellent schools, established medical infrastructure, and a warm, collegiate clinical community.Your opportunityDeliver high-quality expert clinical services in Geriatric Medicine as part of a supportive specialist team that values clinical excellence, teaching, and real work/life balance.
Additional positions at other locations within the health service may also be filled through this recruitment process.Remuneration package — total value up to $564,548 p.a.Base salary: $223,136 – $282,912 p.a. (FTE) or $****** – $****** p.h. (part-time)Employer superannuation up to *****%Annual leave loading of 17.5%Motor vehicle allowanceProfessional development allowanceGenerous salary sacrifice optionsFlexible rostering to support work/life balanceRegional Queensland offers a significantly lower cost of living than the capital cities, with affordable family housing in beachside and semi-rural settings.About youFellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine, or eligibility for RACP fellowship / SIMG assessment pathwayCurrent or eligible AHPRA specialist registration in Geriatric MedicineAustralian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or eligibility for a suitable visaA cooperative approach and a genuine enthusiasm for regional practiceEnquiries: Anna -