Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), ICU, Women's & Perioperative Services - CAIRNS

About this role

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.

About us: 

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

What we offer;

Fulltime Base salary up to $266 677 p.a. (L25 – L27) or $244 313 p.a. (L18 – L24)

Professional development allowance

Motor vehicle allowance

General attraction and retention allowance

Regional and rural attraction allowance

Locality allowance

Professional development leave

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Why choose Cairns?

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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland 

Temporary hours negotiable from 0.50FTE, until 30 June 2028

Applications will remain current for 12 Months. Job Ad Reference: CAH668694

Purpose of the role

Working at the Cairns Hospital within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, you will contribute as a dynamic Staff Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology, providing high quality clinical care to patients and superior clinical leadership to our team.

Your opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology to facilitate the delivery of high-quality care to patients of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and Torres & Cape Hospital and Health Service.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

How to Apply:
Please download the Role Description and Information Package for Applicants (at the links in the boxed area above) for instructions on how to apply for this role. If you have difficulty viewing this role description in .pdf format, please contact Recruitment Services on Recruitment.Cairns@health.qld.gov.au to request it in .doc format. Please note that if the information requested in the ‘how to apply' section is not provided, plus the now mandatory requirement for all curriculum vitae to be provided in a standard template (located at the link in the boxed area above), you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application. The Information Package for Applicants outlines pre-employment checks that will be undertaken for successful applicants.