Staff Specialist Geriatrician Bundaberg Hospital | Wide Bay, Queensland
Senior Clinical Leadership | Salary Package up to $564,548 | Private Practice Opportunity | Coastal Lifestyle
An outstanding chance is available for an experienced
Geriatrician
to join Bundaberg Hospital and provide senior clinical leadership across contemporary models of care for older people.
The Staff Specialist Geriatrician will play a pivotal role in delivering specialist geriatric medicine services to
frail older persons across acute, subacute, ambulatory, community and virtual care settings
.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Geriatrician seeking a senior clinical role within a progressive regional health service, combined with the potential to establish a
private practice in the local area
.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will provide senior clinical leadership and specialist expertise across the geriatric medicine service.
The Role Encompasses Care Across
Acute hospital services
Subacute care
Ambulatory care
Community services
Virtual models of care
Contemporary models of care for frail older people
You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient‐centred care and improved outcomes for older people throughout the Wide Bay region.
Private Practice Opportunity
The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to establish a
private practice outside their Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service appointment
, working with local private hospitals.
Support May Include
Access to local private hospital sessional rooms to assist with establishing a practice




Assistance with credentialling
Administrative support when commencing private practice
Introduction to local GPs, physicians and surgeons
Assistance in developing local referral pathways
This provides an attractive opportunity to combine a secure public hospital appointment with the potential to develop a private practice and local referral network.
Remuneration & Benefits
A highly competitive remuneration package of
up to $564,548 per annum
is available.
The Package Comprises
Base salary: $223,136 – $282,912 p.a.
Employer superannuation contribution of up to *****%
17.5% annual leave loading
General Attraction and Retention Allowance
Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance
Motor Vehicle Allowance
Professional Development Allowance
Professional Development Leave
Permanent Full-Time | 80 hours per fortnight
Job Ad Reference: H****WB******
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Additional Benefits
Salary sacrificing options to maximise take‐home pay
Generous employer superannuation contribution
Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance
Paid Professional Development Leave
Flexible work arrangements supporting work‐life balance
Lower cost of living compared with major metropolitan centres




Opportunity to live and work in beautiful regional Queensland
Strong community connections
Coastal lifestyle and excellent recreational opportunities
About Bundaberg & the Coral Coast
Located approximately
four hours north of Brisbane
, Bundaberg and the Coral Coast offer an outstanding combination of professional prospect and relaxed coastal living.
The region is renowned for its beautiful coastline, family‐friendly beaches, national parks and access to the
Southern Great Barrier Reef
.
Enjoy an enviable year‐round climate together with excellent shopping, sporting, cultural and educational facilities.
The region also offers an abundance of outdoor activities, including:
Swimming and surfing
Fishing
Camping
Boating
National parks and nature experiences
Coastal walks
Access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef
Bundaberg is also home to the internationally recognised
Mon Repos Turtle Rookery
, adding to the region's unique lifestyle appeal.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Senior Staff Specialist Geriatrician position
Salary package up to $564,548
Senior clinical leadership opportunity
Contemporary geriatric medicine across multiple care settings
Acute, subacute, ambulatory, community and virtual care
Private practice opportunity
Assistance establishing local private practice
Strong professional development support
Regional and rural attraction incentives
Flexible working arrangements
Excellent coastal lifestyle
Lower cost of living than metropolitan centres
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