An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Emergency Physician) 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 role

Provide clinical specialist emergency medicine support to the Emergency Department (ED) and Hospital in the Home (HITH) service, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice.

Requirements for the role

Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
Tuberculosis screening - to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required.
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FACEM or equivalent acceptable to the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and registrable as an Emergency Medicine specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Strong clinical and teaching experience in emergency medicine while not mandatory, would be well regarded.
The successful candidate will have their full time equivalent (FTE) located at either Robina or Southport campus as their predominant place of work. This will be outlined during the interview process.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates are scheduled to occur on Thursday, 26 November 2026.
No applications accepted from locum agencies.
The service is projecting requirements to service Hospital in the Home (HITH) in 2027. Candidates with experience in general medicine, telemedicine,



community outreach or HITH will be well regarded. Previous experience in similar service or telehealth/virtual care would be preferred.
The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the ED and/or HITH service.

Salary information

Permanent full time and part time | Temporary full time and part time | Casual
Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $266,839 - $282,912 p.a or Base hourly rate from $127.85 - $135.55 p.h
Staff Specialist: Base salary from $223,136 - $259,187 p.a or Base hourly rate from $106.91 - $124.18 p.h
Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Motor vehicle allowance
Professional development allowance
Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

Overtime and on-call allowances
Professional indemnity cover
Career development leave
Annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee Assistance Program
Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

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📌 Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Emergency Physician) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast