Senior Staff Specialist /Staff Specialist (Geriatric Medicine)

Job Title: Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist – Geriatric Medicine
Location: Queensland, Australia

Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent

Key Highlights

Diverse Geriatric Care Services: Contribute to acute, sub-acute, perioperative, and community-based programs while delivering high-quality care for aged and frail patients. Manage complex behavioral cases, orthogeriatric care, and support comprehensive discharge planning.

Collaborative and Evolving Team: Be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary Geriatric team within a well-resourced health service, offering state-of-the-art medical facilities and equipment.

Attractive Remuneration and Incentives: Enjoy competitive salary packages, professional development leave, and allowances, alongside a Queensland Health Attraction Incentive of up to $70,000.

About the Health Service

This health service offers advanced medical care across multiple specialties, including geriatrics, cardiology, emergency medicine, palliative care, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and orthopaedics. It integrates cutting-edge technology with compassionate care, serving as a key referral hospital for its region.

Position Details

Responsibilities include:

Providing comprehensive care for geriatric patients across multiple care settings. Managing complex cases, including behavioral and orthogeriatric issues. Leading discharge planning and fostering patient safety. Supporting research, education, and ongoing service improvement. Adhering to safety and professional development protocols. Benefits

Competitive Salary:

Total remuneration up to $528,432 p.a., including a base salary between $210,332 - $266,677 p.a. (depending on classification). 12.75% employer superannuation contribution. 17.5% leave loading.

Additional Benefits:

Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 weeks). Overtime and on-call allowances. Paid parental leave. Access to salary packaging and discounted private health insurance. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and fitness passport. Requirements Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist Physician – Geriatric Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine, or equivalent overseas qualifications. Commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development and certification. Compliance with vaccination requirements for vaccine-preventable diseases. About Us

At Paragon Medics, we prioritise your career and personal well-being. We believe in creating meaningful careers and supporting a fulfilling lifestyle.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!