LEAD SURGICAL EXCELLENCE ACROSS THE WIDE BAY!

- Join the Department of Surgery and deliver high-quality specialist surgical care
- Bring your expertise to a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team
- Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes across Hervey Bay and Maryborough
- Enjoy the prospect to contribute to a growing regional health service and support the next generation of clinicians

Job details

- Position status: Permanent
- Position type: Full-time
- Occupational group: Health - Medical
- Classification: L18-L27
- Workplace Location: Wide Bay
- Job ad reference: QLD/H2609WB
- Closing date: 09-Nov-2026
- Fortnightly salary: $8552 - $10844
- Total remuneration: $ up to $
- Salary Other: $106.91-$135.55 p.h.
- Job duration: Permanent Full Time (80 hours p.f.)

Contact person: Dr Chaminda Samarajeewa

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Your opportunity:

- The role of the Staff Specialist is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to directly or indirectly benefit the patients/clients of the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.
- In addition to the key responsibilities listed below, the role of the Staff Specialist is to provide such services as may be reasonably directed from time to time by the Professional or Operational manager as required.
- Assist the Clinical Director (General Surgery) and the Director Medical Services to ensure General Surgical Services provided are of the highest standard and delivered in an efficient and effective manner.
- Assist with the education and supervision of surgical trainees and other medical staff, medical students, allied health and nursing staff.

Find out more in the Role Description .

Our offer:





We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $564,548 p.a., including salary between $223,136 - $282,912 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. JAR: H2609WB .

Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes,laid-back lifestyleand mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. Thisdestinationwith a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arbitrarily safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfrescocafes,shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.

Further information

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📌 Senior Staff Specialist Or Staff Specialist (Surgeon) (Hervey Bay And Maryborough)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Hervey Bay