Staff Specialist (Haematology)
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
Fixed-term temporary full-time position, 80 hours per fortnight, commencing January 2027 for 6 months with the possibility of extension.
We are seeking an exceptional Haematology consultant to join our Cancer Care Services within the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
As a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service employee your salary includes:
Base salary comprising of between:
- $8,552.80 - $9,934.60 p.f. (L18 – L24 Staff Specialist)
- $10,227.90 - $10,844.00 p.f. (L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist)
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.
This position joins a rapidly growing tertiary-level haematology service in which you will provide high quality clinical and laboratory haematology services 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. We are a collaborative group of haematologists who value effective working relationships with our highly skilled team of nurses, allied health and medical specialists from other disciplines.
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 Service 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: SC694482
Closing Date: Monday, 9 November 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 Full-time |
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Occupational group Health - Medical |
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Classification L18-L24, L25-L27 |
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Workplace Location Sunshine Coast |
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Job ad reference QLD/SC694482 |
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Closing date 09-Nov-2026 |
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Yearly salary |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Temp full-time for 6 months w/possible extension. |
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Contact person
Professor Craig Wallington-Gates |
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Contact details
07 5202 1713
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Attachments
Applicant Information (PDF, 579KB)
Information Package for Applicants Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae Template (Word, 59KB) Application Kit SC694482_Role description (PDF, 418KB) Role Description |
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