Staff Specialist – Emergency Medicine
Permanent | Full-time or Part-time
Tropical North Queensland
Remuneration up to $603,633 p.a.
The Opportunity
We are seeking passionate and dedicated Emergency Physicians to join a busy, well-supported Emergency Department in regional Tropical North Queensland. This is a rare opportunity to combine a challenging and rewarding clinical role with an enviable lifestyle offering year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, and a welcoming regional community.
As a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality emergency care across a diverse and stimulating case mix. You will also contribute to **teaching, supervision, service development**, and **patient safety and quality improvement initiatives**.
The Emergency Department manages approximately **50,000 presentations annually**, with:
* ~25% paediatric presentations
* Significant trauma exposure
* Regional referral responsibilities, including:
* Aeromedical retrievals
* Telehealth support to surrounding rural and remote hospitals
Clinical support includes:
* 15-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit
* Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
* Modern imaging and diagnostic services
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the **planning and development of a brand-new Emergency Department**, helping shape the future of emergency care for the region.
Remuneration & Benefits
* **Total remuneration up to $603,633 p.a.**, depending on experience and appointment level
* Package includes:
* Base salary
* Allowances
* Employer superannuation (12.75%)
* Professional indemnity cover
* Annual leave loading
* On-call and overtime where applicable
Professional Development
* Generous **professional development allowance**
* **3.6 weeks professional development leave** per year
* Strong support for education, training, and career progression
Training & Career Progression
* Accredited for:
* **12 months ACEM Fellowship training**
* **2 months AST training** (ACRRM & RACGP)
* ACEM Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma pathways
* Flexible rostering to balance clinical, academic, and lifestyle priorities
* Opportunities to work within innovative models of care, including:
* Hospital in the Home (HITH)
* Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI)
* Integrated community health teams
This is a **modern 190-bed regional referral hospital** providing trauma services and most major medical and surgical specialties. Facilities include:
* Regional trauma referral service
* Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
* 14-bed Emergency Short Stay Unit
* Access to aeromedical retrieval services
* Well-resourced medical library with online and print journals
About the Location
Located in **Tropical North Queensland**, this thriving regional city supports a population of over **180,000** and boasts a diverse economy spanning healthcare, tourism, agriculture, and mining.
You’ll enjoy:
* Easy access to the **Great Barrier Reef** and **Whitsundays**
* Stunning beaches, rainforests, and national parks
* Affordable housing and excellent schooling options
* A vibrant food, cultural, and sporting scene
* Direct transport links to Brisbane and other major centres
It’s an ideal destination for clinicians seeking **career progression without sacrificing lifestyle**.
You will be:
* **FACEM (or equivalent)** with eligibility for **Specialist Registration with AHPRA**
* Committed to patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement
* Passionate about teaching, supervision, and mentoring junior medical staff
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative emergency medicine environment
