Staff Specialist (Palliative Medicine)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding Health Service with a culture of innovation, education, training and research, with facilities across the Sunshine Coast including the University Hospital at Birtinya.
About this role
Temporary full-time and/or part-time positions up to 80 hours per fortnight for up to 8 months
We are looking for exceptional Palliative Medicine Consultants to join our Palliative Care department within Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
As a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service employee your salary includes:
Base salary comprising of between:
- L18 – L24 Staff Specialist
- $103.79 - $120.56 p.h. (p/t)
- $8,303.90 - $9,645.40 p.f. (f/t)
- L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
- $124.12 - $131.60 p.h. (p/t)
- $9,930.20 - $10,528.40 p.f (f/t)
Standard allowances (additional to base salary):
- Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
- $23,395 p.a. L18 - L24 Staff Specialist
- $28,408 p.a. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
- Professional development allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
- $22,145 p.a.
- Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
- Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
- Generous superannuation of up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Annual leave loading
Discover the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast is known for its beautiful beaches, hinterland scenery and subtropical climate. The Health Service is located across the Sunshine Coast region, with five hospital campuses including Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) serving a population around 500,000 people.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) is in southeast Queensland and extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north. We care for our communities through Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Nambour General Hospital, Gympie Hospital, Maleny Soldier's Memorial Hospital, and Caloundra Health Service which includes a Minor Injury and Illness Clinic. We also provide care at a number of community and mental health sites, as well as Glenbrook Residential Aged Care.
The Staff Specialist (Palliative Medicine) provides high quality Pallliative care for our community, with a focus on leading safe care, driving quality improvement and innovation, and collaboratively contributing to department growth and development within a multidisciplinary team.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health offers:
- Professional development leave
- Professional indemnity cover
- Granted private practice arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- A wellness program
Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy
Job Ad Reference: SC677469
Closing Date: Monday, 6 April 2026
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Medical |
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Classification L18-L27 |
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Workplace Location Sunshine Coast |
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Job ad reference QLD/SC677469 |
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Closing date 06-Apr-2026 |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Temp full-time and/or part-time, for 8 months |
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Contact person
Dr Arron Veltre / Dr Susan Muir |
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Contact details
07 5436 8843
Access the National Relay Service |
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Attachments
Applicant Information (PDF, 579KB)
Information Package for Applicants Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae Template (Word, 59KB) Application Kit SC677469_Role Description (PDF, 436KB) Role Description |
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