Staff Specialist – General Medicine

Gladstone, Central Queensland | Permanent Specialist Opportunity
Remuneration up to $572,732 p.a. + super | Growing Service | Teaching & Training
Join a growing regional health service where your expertise can help shape the future of General Medicine across Central Queensland.

Gladstone Hospital is the healthcare hub for the Gladstone and Banana regions, offering an exciting opportunity for a Specialist in General Medicine to join a diverse and evolving clinical service.

With 70 inpatient beds, 24/7 emergency care and plans for further expansion, Gladstone Hospital is continuing to develop its specialist services and work towards Level 4 services and Destination 2030.
For a Consultant Physician seeking a role combining clinical variety, professional leadership, teaching and service development, this is an excellent opportunity to establish or further develop your career in regional Queensland.

The Opportunity

As a Staff Specialist in General Medicine, you will provide high-quality specialist medical care while contributing to the ongoing development of the service.

- Providing specialist General Medicine services across the hospital.
- Participating in the current 1:3 after-hours Consultant on-call roster.
- Leading patient assessment, admission, ongoing management, transfer and discharge.
- Supporting the delivery of timely, high-quality patient care and NEAT targets.
- Providing professional leadership, supervision and education to Registrars, junior medical officers, medical trainees and students.
- Supporting staff development, workplace learning and clinical performance.
- Contributing to outreach and telehealth services across Central Queensland.
- Promoting evidence-based clinical practice, clinical governance and risk management.
- Participating in continuous quality and service improvement.
- Contributing to clinical teaching, seminars, research and academic medicine.




- Maintaining ongoing professional development and College requirements.

A Growing Service with Genuine Career Opportunity

Gladstone Hospital provides a broad clinical environment across:

- Emergency Medicine
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Maternity
- Paediatrics
- High Dependency Unit
- Coronary Care
- Gynaecology
- Orthopaedics
- Palliative Care
- Medical Imaging
- Pathology

With the service continuing to expand, this is an opportunity to become part of a forward-looking medical team and contribute to the development of specialist healthcare in the region.

Excellent Training & Development Opportunities

General Medicine at Gladstone provides structured opportunities for professional development and training, including:

- RACP Basic Physician Training
- Work-Based Assessment opportunities for eligible IMGs
- Planned ACRRM support
- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff
- Clinical education and seminars
- Opportunities to contribute to research and academic medicine

For an international medical graduate seeking to establish themselves in Australia, the structured training setting and exposure to a broad range of General Medicine presentations may provide valuable professional development opportunities, subject to eligibility and the relevant program requirements.

About You

You will be a Consultant Physician with specialist expertise in General Medicine and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will have:

- MBBS or equivalent
- FRACP in General Medicine
- Specialist registration with AHPRA




- Current participation in relevant CME/CPD
- High-level knowledge and clinical skills in General Medicine
- Demonstrated ability to manage patients throughout assessment, admission, treatment, transfer and discharge
- Experience managing acute and complex medical presentations
- Strong multidisciplinary leadership and teamwork skills
- A commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
- Experience or demonstrated commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development, clinical education and knowledge sharing

Remuneration & Benefits

The total remuneration package is valued at up to $572,732 per annum, comprising:
Additional benefits and allowances may also apply in accordance with the relevant employment arrangements.

Why Gladstone?

Gladstone offers the chance to build a rewarding specialist career while enjoying the benefits of a relaxed regional Queensland lifestyle.
The region provides access to the Central Queensland coast, beaches, islands and outdoor recreational activities, while Gladstone itself offers established schools, shopping, sporting facilities and essential services.
With the hospital continuing to grow, this is an opportunity to become part of a service that is investing in its future and expanding healthcare capability for the communities it serves.

Your Opportunity in Central Queensland

- Specialist General Medicine
- Clinical leadership
- Teaching and supervision
- IMG training opportunities
- Outreach and telehealth
- Service development
- A rewarding regional lifestyle

If you are an experienced General Physician looking for a position where you can make a genuine contribution to a growing regional health service, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this role with you.

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