Location
Department of MedicineMackay Base HospitalMackay Hospital and Health Service
Your opportunity
The team in Department of Medicine at Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Staff Specialist – Endocrinology (Diabetes) to join their team on a Permanent Full-Time basis (80 hrs p.f.).
We are committed to developing and growing an outstanding diabetes service, highlighting the opportunity to lead significant, innovative change and support the expansion of the service into a clinical centre of excellence aligned with all 'Getting it Right First Time' (GIRFT) diabetes standards.
Fully supported by Executive, Clinical and Operational Leads, the successful candidate will drive evidence based practice improvements, ensuring we deliver an outstanding Diabetes service for the community. Following the GIRFT recent assessment the MHHS has risen to the challenge of delivering excellence in diabetes care. This will be delivered through a passion for improving patient care and optimising health outcomes. You will join a small but highly functional and committed multidisciplinary diabetes team on site, with additional support from tertiary hospitals across the region.
Benefits
* Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
* Flexible working arrangements
* A diverse work culture
* Career development
* Professional development opportunities
* Education opportunities, Study and Research
* Paid parental leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Qualifications / Registration
Appointment to this position requires proof of Specialist registration in the field of Endocrinology with the Medical Board of Australia, or eligibility to hold Specialist registration or relevant registration enabling clinical work within the role. The applicant must be registered or imminently able to be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) as a Medical Practitioner.
Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship via the substantial comparability pathway of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) including maintenance of Continuing Professional Development and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate recent clinical practice relevant to the scope of this role, consistent with the Medical Board of Australia's registration standards.
How to apply
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against diseases as listed on the role description.
For full details of this role and how to apply, please refer to the Role Description MK677485.
Enquiries: Dr Janath DeSilva ph: +61 7 4885 7952
Job Ad Reference: MK677485
Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MK677485
Closing Date: 5 April 2026
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