An opportunity has become available for a Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.About the roleThe Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training provides senior medical leadership to improve medical officer wellbeing across Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS). This role has a particular focus on workplace training, ensuring that clinical activities are aligned to the training needs of the workforce longitudinally, recognising that training quality and work satisfaction are inherent to wellbeing.The role is intended to work in partnership with the existing Directors of Clinical Training, Medical and Clinical Directors, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Deputy CMOs and Directors of Medical Services who are predominantly responsible for prevocational education and training.The role establishes clear accountability for medical workforce strategy and wellbeing, creates a unified cross-hospital approach to clinical experiences and rostering, and delivers an additional independent and confidential escalation pathway for medical officer fatigue management and concerns. It convenes and coordinates a community of practice for educational leaders and drives system-level reforms that enhance clinical learning and culture in line with strategic and operational objectives.Requirements for the roleEvidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella,



Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis screening.Declaration of responsible discipline history must be disclosed.MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia and registrable as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).Candidates with Fellowship of an appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College and hold specialist registration with AHPRA will be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate skills and experience.Candidates without Fellowship may also be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate skills and experience.Maintenance of Continuing Professional Development and good standing as required by appropriate Australian Specialist Medical Colleges and AHPRA.The successful applicant will be expected to undertake this role concurrently with any existing Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer appointment within GCHHS.Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager,



prior to the commencement of duties.The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster as required.Salary informationPermanent part time (40 hours per fortnight)Senior Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $127.85 - $135.55 p.hStaff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $106.91 - $124.18 p.hSenior Medical Officer: Base hourly rate from $92.56 - $106.91 p.hSenior Medical Officer - No Specialist Registration: Base hourly rate from $92.56 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 careSecondary 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 Friday, 6 November 2026.Job Ad reference: GC695072This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 City of Gold Coast