An opportunity has become available for a Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10,000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

About the role

Work as an independent clinician alongside Nurse Practitioners, Extended Practice Physiotherapists and Nursing staff in the Minor Injury and Illness Clinic (MIIC) at Tugun Satellite Health Centre. In this role, clinicians will assess and manage a broad range of lower acuity injuries and illnesses in a stand alone facility with strong links to Robina Emergency Department.

It is envisaged that the role will work collaboratively with the Nurse Practitioners and Extended Practice Physiotherapists on site and be supported clinically by Emergency Physicians in the Robina Hospital Emergency Department.

Requirements for the role

• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
• Tuberculosis screening - to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required.
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed.
• MBBS or equivalent registrable with the Medical Board of Australia plus FRACGP or FACRRM or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine and registrable as a General Practice specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• While not mandatory, training, qualifications or experience in emergency medicine, acute paediatrics or musculoskeletal medicine is highly desirable.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours roster for the Tugun Satellite Health Centre MIIC.

Salary information

• Senior Medical Officer - Senior Status: Base salary $210,332 p.a or Base hourly rate $100.78 p.h
• Senior Medical Officer: Base salary from $182,106 - $204,910 p.a or Base hourly rate from $87.25 - $98.18 p.h

• Permanent full time or part time | Temporary full time or part time | Casual
• Estimated total remuneration up to $326,448 p.a., comprising:
• Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Motor vehicle allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Granted private practice rights

Other benefits

• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Professional indemnity cover
• Professional development leave
• Annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/life balance, variety and flexibility

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Sunday, 17 August 2025.

Job Ad reference: GC649837