Temporary part-time, 48hrs per fortnight for 12 months with the possibility of extension

We are looking for an exceptional Rural Generalist with Paediatric experience to join our team at Gympie Hospital. Advanced Skills Training (AST) is required, preferably in Paediatrics. Other ASTs will also be considered.

As a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service employee your salary includes:

Base salary comprising of between:

• $103.79 - $120.56 p.h. L18 – L24 Senior Medical Officer
• $124.12 - $131.60 p.h. L25 – L27 Senior Medical Officer - Senior Status

Standard allowances (additional to base salary):

• Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $23,395 p.a. L18 - L24 Senior Medical Officer
  • $28,408 p.a. L25 – L27 Senior Medical Officer - Senior Status
• Professional development allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
  • $22,145 p.a.
• Inaccessibility Incentive (pro-rata for part time - paid at completion of twelve-month period of service)
  • $6,900 p.a.
• Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 40% 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.

As a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist – Paediatrics) you will be responsible for providing high quality Paediatric Rural Generalist 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 12 months

Job Ad Reference:  SC670447

Closing Date:  Tuesday, 9 December 2025

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