Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Nephrologist), L18-L27, Renal Medicine, Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals, H2610WB695833

MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON KIDNEY CARE IN WIDE BAY!

Join Queensland Health as a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Nephrologist) within Renal Medicine at Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals. Bring your expertise to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to patients with kidney conditions. Contribute to the diagnosis and management of renal disease while improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Collaborate with healthcare professionals and help strengthen renal services across the Wide Bay region while advancing your medical career in a supportive environment.

APPLY NOW AND HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF RENAL CARE!

Your opportunity:

- Provide expert clinical care and advice to people with kidney disease to ensure provision of appropriate patient care in the Fraser Coast Region.
- Provide professional leadership in the area of renal medicine within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Provide training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care team members.

Opportunity for Private Practice:

The successful candidate may have the prospect to establish private practice outside of their WBHHS appointment with local private hospitals. The successful candidate may receive assistance and concessions with:

- Use of the local private hospital's sessional rooms to allow establishment of practice and referral pathways
- Assistance with credentialling and administrative support to commence private practice
- Introduction to local GP's, physicians and surgeons to facilitate referral pathways.

Qualifications and other requirements:





- Mandatory possession of a Medical qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential and fellowship of the Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), as recognised by the Australian Medical Council, including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration.
- Specialist Registrants will be preferred in all positions; however non-specialists or overseas trained specialists may be considered where appropriate and significant progression towards fellowship can be demonstrated. Applicants who have completed specialist qualifications but are yet to be registered as a specialist are encouraged to apply.
- Interest or demonstrated capability in promoting education and research in clinical nephrology is highly desirable.
- Insertion of semi-permanent catheter placement for long term dialysis and other interventional procedures in nephrology practice is highly desirable.

Why join us?

Career Growth: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.

Inclusive Culture: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.

Impactful Work: Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.

Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration,



training and development and versatile work arrangements and leave options.

Our offer: We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $283,542 p.a., including salary between $112,652 - $142,159 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: H2610WB695833

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 Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough, 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 lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with 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 arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.

Application: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-H2610WB695833

Closing Date: Monday, 30th November 2026

📌 Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Nephrologist) (Hervey Bay and Maryborough)
🏢 Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service
📍 Hervey Bay