22/05/2026

Staff Specialist (Emergency Medicine)

$103.79 - $131.60 hourly

Job Description

Temporary full-time and/or part-time positions available, up to 80 hours per fortnight for up to 6 months with the possibility of extension.

We are looking for exceptional Staff Specialists to join our Emergency Department at the 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)
  • Department of Emergency Medicine Allowance 25% of base salary 
  • Generous superannuation of up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Annual leave loading

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.

You will provide high quality emergency medicine 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:  SC683160

Closing Date:  Tuesday, 2 June 2026

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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