Emergency Medicine Specialist/Consultant
Rural Emergency Medicine
Total remuneration up to $607,670 p.a. + benefits
Practise meaningful emergency medicine. Lead with purpose. Live well in Queensland. This is more than a job — it's a chance to combine senior Emergency Medicine practice with the lifestyle of tropical Queensland.
Located just 110 km north of Townsville, this town offers an affordable, relaxed lifestyle with strong community connections.
* Servicing ~11,100 people across the Shire
* Surrounded by rainforest, waterfalls, fishing and the Channel
* Ideal for doctors seeking lifestyle balance without sacrificing professional satisfaction
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Specialist to join a Level 3 rural facility delivering high-quality emergency and inpatient care to the region.
This is an opportunity to work at the top of your scope in a genuinely supportive rural environment with strong clinical backup from the University Hospital and the wider network.
Why this role?
* Make a real, visible impact in a rural community that values its clinicians
* Broad and rewarding clinical scope in a 24/7 Level 3 Emergency Department
* Strong support from telehealth, visiting specialists and tertiary referral pathways
* Leadership, teaching and mentoring of Rural Generalists and junior doctors
* Maintain Emergency Medicine standards and credentialing while enjoying generalist practice
Health Service
* 28-bed rural hospital
* 24/7 Emergency Department
* Level 3 Maternity Service (including epidurals)
* Outreach endoscopy and general surgery
* Strong telehealth links with THHS specialists
The role
As the Emergency Medicine Specialist, you will:
* Deliver comprehensive ED and inpatient care in a Level 3 rural hospital
* Work collaboratively with Rural Generalist Medical Officers
* Provide senior clinical leadership and expert consultation
* Participate in the senior on-call roster
* Lead quality improvement, audit and risk management activities
* Supervise and mentor prevocational and vocational trainees
* Practise within an approved Scope of Clinical Practice aligned with CSCF requirements
You'll be part of the Rural Hospitals Service Group with strong tertiary support.
Essential requirements
* FACEM or equivalent specialist qualification
* MBBS or equivalent from a recognised institution
* AHPRA specialist registration (or eligibility)
* Experience across adult and paediatric emergency medicine
* Additional rural, paediatric or emergency qualifications highly regarded
Remuneration & benefits
* Total remuneration up to $607,670 p.a. (inclusive of allowances & super)
* Base salary (L18–L27): $210,332 – $266,677 p.a.
* Attraction & Retention Allowance: 50% of base salary
* ED Specialty Allowance: 25% of base salary
* Regional & Rural Attraction Allowance (5%)
* Motor Vehicle & Locality Allowances
* Inaccessibility Incentive Scheme (after 12 months)
Leave & professional development
* 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
* 3.6 weeks Professional Development Leave p.a. (accruable)
* Professional Development Allowance
* Salary packaging and additional leave options
* Relocation assistance may be available
How to apply
Please forward your CV to Nicki Wade:
For a confidential discussion about this role (or similar regional specialist opportunities), get in touch