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
