An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Emergency Physician - Robina) 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 Current South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

To provide specialist care to patients leading a multidisciplinary patient care team. In addition, provide professional leadership within the specialist area of emergency medicine and making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centred clinical practice by providing training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care members.

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.
- The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the Emergency department.

Salary information





- Permanent full time and part time | Temporary full time and part time
- 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
- Professional 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 Thursday, 26 November 2026.

Job Ad reference: GC696801

📌 Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Emergency Physician - Robina) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
📍 Gold Coast