Lead and Shape Diabetes & Endocrine Care in Coastal Queensland
Head Medical are seeking an Endocrinologist passionate about improving diabetes care and developing innovative models of service delivery.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow a modern Endocrinology and Diabetes service within a collaborative regional health system, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of tropical North Queensland and the stunning Whitsunday region.
- Exciting opportunity to develop and expand a regional Endocrinology and Diabetes service,
- Join a multi-disciplinary team in a modern regional referral hospital; deliver innovative and patient – centred care
- Combine coastal living with the convenience of a vibrant regional city
- Salary Package $401k - $530k (Commensurate with experience)
The Role
Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) delivers healthcare across the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions, serving a population of around 185,000 people across North Queensland.
The Department of Medicine is a highly collaborative multidisciplinary team, working closely with specialties including cardiology, nephrology, infectious diseases, oncology, neurology, respiratory medicine, rehabilitation medicine, and palliative care.
As a Consultant, you will play a key leadership role within the Department of Medicine, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient endocrine care while supporting the broader general medicine service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver specialist care across the full spectrum of endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid, pituitary and adrenal conditions, metabolic disorders, and bone health.
- Provide inpatient consultation services and outpatient endocrine clinics, supporting general physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Lead initiatives to improve diabetes care pathways, optimise inpatient glycaemic management, and reduce preventable hospital admissions.
- Support the implementation of modern diabetes care strategies, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and integrated community models of care.
- Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, and research initiatives, including participation in the Queensland Clinical Diabetes Network.
- Supervise and teach doctors in training while supporting the department’s strong education and training culture.
Requirements
- Hold Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or an equivalent overseas specialist qualification (CCT UK, CSCST -Ireland, ABIM - USA, RCPSC – Canada, Vocational Registration - NZ)Specialist registration or eligibility with AHPRA
- Experience providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care
- Commitment to teaching, supervision, and professional development
The Location
Situated on the stunning eastern coastline of Queensland, Mackay is a vibrant regional city that offers an enviable blend of professional opportunity and relaxed living. Surrounded by golden beaches, lush rainforests, and just a short trip from the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, it’s perfect for those seeking adventure, nature, and a strong sense of community. With a growing population and expanding healthcare services, Mackay offers excellent career prospects in a supportive and well-resourced hospital environment.
- Discover Art Deco architecture, a buzzing café scene, and friendly locals
- Encounter wallabies on the beach at sunrise at Cape Hillsborough
- Hike in Eungella National Park or explore secluded offshore islands
- Perfect for outdoor lovers, fishing fanatics, and those chasing a slower pace of life
Find out more about the region here
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.