Staff Specialist - Emergency Medicine | Tropical QLD
- Brisbane, QLD
- Permanent
- Full-time
Permanent | Full-time or Part-time | Tropical North Queensland
Remuneration up to $603,633 p.a.We are seeking passionate and dedicated Emergency Physicians to join a dynamic Emergency Department in regional North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to combine an exciting and varied clinical workload with a lifestyle that offers year-round sunshine, beaches, and a welcoming community.About the RoleAs a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine, you’ll play a key role in providing high-quality care across a busy, diverse department. You’ll contribute to teaching, training, and supervision of medical staff, be actively involved in service development, and participate in patient safety and quality initiatives.This department provides a stimulating case mix, with:
- 50,000 presentations annually
- 25% paediatric presentations
- Significant trauma exposure
- Regional referral centre responsibilities, including aeromedical retrievals and telehealth support for rural hospitals
- Access to a 15-bed Short Stay Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, and modern imaging services
- Highly competitive remuneration: Packages up to $603,633 p.a. depending on level, inclusive of base salary, allowances, employer super (12.75%), professional indemnity cover, annual leave loading, and on-call/overtime.
- Professional development: Access to a generous professional development allowance, 3.6 weeks of PD leave, and strong support for education and training.
- Flexible rostering: Balanced schedules designed to support both service needs and academic priorities.
- Career progression: Accredited for 12 months of ACEM fellowship training, 2 months of AST training (ACRRM & RACGP), plus ACEM Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma pathways.
- Research & teaching: Active postgraduate education program with opportunities to supervise medical students, registrars, and other health professionals.
- Service variety: Engage in innovative models of care such as Hospital in the Home (HITH), GEDI, and integrated community health teams.
- Regional referral trauma service
- Cardiac Cath Lab
- 14-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit
- Access to aeromedical retrievals
- Well-resourced medical library with online and print journals
- Beautiful tropical climate with access to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays
- Pristine beaches, national parks, and rainforests at your doorstep
- Affordable housing and excellent schooling options
- Thriving local food, cultural, and sporting communities
- Easy transport links to Brisbane and other major centres
- FACEM (or equivalent) and eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
- Strong commitment to patient safety, service development, and continuous improvement
- Passion for teaching, supervision, and mentoring junior staff
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment