Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist – Geriatric Medicine
Head Medical is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to provide expert, patient-centred care as part of the Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services team.
You will play a key leadership role in shaping integrated geriatric and rehabilitation services within one of Queensland’s most picturesque coastal locations – combining clinical excellence with an enviable work-life balance.
- Provide expert geriatric and rehabilitation care, including inpatient, outpatient, and virtual ward services.
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, supporting junior doctors, registrars, and allied health professionals.
- Coastal lifestyle with natural beauty – enjoy pristine beaches, world-renowned whale watching, and access to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Family-friendly and connected community – excellent schools, recreational facilities, and easy access to surrounding towns and regional centres.
- Salary Package up to $412,000 – $523,000 AUD (commensurate with experience)
The Role
Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service provides comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, and critical care services to communities across the North Burnett, Bundaberg, and Fraser Coast regions. The Hospital is one of the major referral centres serving a growing regional population of over 219,000 people.
As a Geriatrician you will:
- Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient geriatric care, including management of complex medical, cognitive, and behavioural conditions.
- Lead and contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring safe and effective discharge and rehabilitation planning.
- Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior medical staff, medical students, and allied health colleagues.
- Contribute to the development of ortho-geriatric and stroke rehabilitation services within a patient-centred, multidisciplinary framework.
- Engage in clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives, supporting the delivery of equitable and accessible health services.
- Participate in the acute general medicine on-call roster, ensuring continuity of care across the department.
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)
- Be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA
- Proven expertise in Geriatric Medicine, with sound clinical judgement and commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- A passion for teaching, mentorship, and continuous professional development
Location
Hervey Bay is a thriving coastal community known for its relaxed lifestyle, safe beaches, and family-friendly environment. The region offers:
- Direct access to World Heritage-listed K’gari (Fraser Island) – a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
- World-renowned whale watching experiences and pristine natural surroundings.
- Affordable housing, quality schools, and a supportive, welcoming community.
Enjoy the best of both worlds – a rewarding career and an enviable coastal lifestyle.
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.