Interested in something more permanent? We're looking for Senior Staff Specialists / Staff Specialists too Apply here and enjoy the best of both worlds.
About us:
Gladstone Hospital is an 83-bed facility offering a wide range of general and specialist services, including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, and critical care. It also provides mental health, allied health, and community outreach, plus a Primary Health Care Centre and the new West Wing for extended medical and surgical services. The hospital has approximately 392 staff across all care areas.
About the role:
The Clinical Director, Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine Gladstone is a leadership role responsible for ensuring high-quality anaesthesia services across CQ Health. This position involves leading, inspiring, and developing staff, including trainees and students, while reporting to the Director of Medical Services – Gladstone & Banana. Key responsibilities include upholding CQ Health's values, driving continuous quality and safety improvements, managing risks, engaging in professional development, promoting health and safety standards, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting academic and research activities.
About you:
* Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
* Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Anaesthesia with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA).
* Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $483,600 p.a. (L24) or $528,444 p.a. (L27) is comprised of:
* A salary rate between $210,332- $244,313 p.a. (L18 – L24)
* A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25 – L27)
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
* 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
* Clinical manager allowance
* Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
* Motor vehicle allowance
* Overtime and on call allowances
* Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
* Inaccessibility incentive allowance
* Generous Salary Sacrificing
* Paid Parental Leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Discounted Private Health Insurance
* Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
* Your current CV or resume, including referees.
* A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
* Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
* Contact Senior Medical Workforce:
* Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5I660184.
Applications close: Sunday, 26 October 2025
Gladstone
Further information
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