An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Cardiologist) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

Provide clinical specialist Cardiologist support to the Cardiology service, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice.

Work as part of the Cardiology team to deliver comprehensive imaging services, with a particular focus on providing weekly Transoesophageal Echocardiography (TOE) procedure and associated teaching at Robina Hospital and across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients and provide day-to-day clinical management of the multidisciplinary patient care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Provide professional leadership within Cardiology and Specialist Medical Services (SMS), and contribute to the training, education, and supervision of junior medical staff and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements for the role

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis screening.
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
• MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRACP or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and registrable as a Cardiology specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Competency and recognised training in Cardiology including successful completion of an Advanced Fellowship in multi-modality imaging in a reputable centre of excellence.
• Completion of relevant specialist training in cardiology and successful completion of an Advanced Clinical Fellowship in echocardiography at a recognised institution is a requirement.
• Experience and expertise in basic and advanced imaging modalities involving echocardiography, stress echocardiography and transoesophageal echocardiography including 3D and echocardiography is a requirement.
• Fellowship training and experience in multi-modality cardiovascular imaging such as cardiac computed tomography (CT) and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be an added advantage.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for the Cardiology unit.

Salary information

• Permanent part time (16 hours per fortnight)
• Estimated total remuneration up to $89,403 p.a., comprising:
  • Senior Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $120.51 - $127.77 p.h
  • Staff Specialist: Base hourly rate from $100.78 - $117.06 p.h
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Professional indemnity cover
• Professional development leave
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Sunday, 9 November 2025.