Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer, L13-L27, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bundaberg Hospital - H2603WB679349
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Staff Specialist, Staff Specialist, or Senior Medical Officer (SMO) to join the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bundaberg Hospital. You'll step into a role where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your contribution genuinely shapes service delivery. You'll work within a supportive, forward‐thinking team committed to delivering safe, high‐quality care across a diverse and rewarding clinical scope. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing regional service, delivering high‐quality care across a broad scope of obstetrics and gynaecology, while supporting teaching, training, and service development.
Your Opportunity:
* This role provides high-quality, evidence-based Obstetrics and Gynaecology care to patients at the Bundaberg Hospital. Care is delivered within the approved Scope of Clinical Practice granted by Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The position contributes to multidisciplinary teamwork, clinical leadership, patient safety, education, training, and continuous quality improvement.
* In addition to the key responsibilities listed below, the role of the Senior Medical Officer is to provide such services as may be reasonably directed from time to time by the Professional or Operational Manager.
What we're looking for:
* Previous work experience within acute/trauma teaching hospital environment.
* Proven ability to work in a collegiate partnership with other clinicians, nursing staff and managers.
* Ability to provide clinical leadership and to facilitate multidisciplinary teamwork.
* Maintenance of a clinical, academic appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Mandatory possession of a Medical qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential and fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), as recognised by the Australian Medical Council, including maintenance of CPD and good standing as required by AHPRA for the maintenance of Specialist Registration.
* Specialist Registrants will be preferred in all positions; however non‐specialists or overseas trained specialists may be considered where appropriate and significant progression towards fellowship can be demonstrated. Applicants who have completed specialist qualifications but are yet to be registered as a specialist are encouraged to apply.
* All such qualifications should be submitted to AHPRA for inclusion on their website in which case, this will provide evidence of qualification. Copies of the required information must also be provided in sufficient time to enable the awarding of Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) prior to the commencement date.
* All applicants must be awarded Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) by the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service Credentialing and SoCP committee. Information presented for application will be presented to the committee during the selection process, and all appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
* Ordinary working hours are Monday to Friday, with participation in an on‐call roster as required to meet service needs.
Why join us?
Career Growth: At Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service, we invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and a supportive team culture.
Inclusive Culture: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and innovation can flourish.
Impactful Work: Be a part of an organisation that's shaping the future of healthcare and making a real difference to the lives of individuals.
Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including competitive remuneration, training and development and flexible work arrangements and leave options.
Our offer: We are offering a competitive remuneration package value up to $549,694 p.a., including salary between $187,569 – $274,678 p.a., generous employer superannuation (up to 12.75%), salary sacrifice perks, and flexible rostering for optimal work/life balance. JAR: H2603WB679349
Regional Queensland residents enjoy a lower cost of living and affordable housing in one of the world's most beautiful and diverse regions.
Other benefits include:
* Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
* Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
* Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
* Professional Development Allowance
* Professional Development Leave
* Flexible work arrangements
* Lower cost of living
Discover Bundaberg
Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family‐friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year‐round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
Application
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-H2603WB679349
Closing Date
Thursday, 7th May 2026
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