St Stephens Hospital in Hervey Bay, QLD, part of the UnitingCare Health network, is seeking a Resident Medical Officer for fixed-term contracts of 3, 6 or 9 months. The role involves routine inpatient care, after-hours admissions, and collaboration with specialists and nursing staff.

AHPRA registration, 3+ years of post-graduate experience, and Australian work rights are required. We offer an onsite position with day shifts, competitive hourly remuneration, salary packaging options, and

Gold Coast - Queensland

• Pulse Mental Health is recruiting on a confidential basis for a public hospital and health service on the Gold Coast, Queensland, for a Consultant Psychiatrist / Staff Specialist to join its Forensic Psychiatry team. This is a permanent, substantive consultant post with one of the region's principal public health providers, based on Australia's most recognisable coastline. Full details of the employing service are provided to shortlisted candidates.
• The role sits within an established forensic mental health program spanning court liaison, custodial/offender mental health in-reach and community forensic follow-up - giving the successful candidate a genuinely varied caseload alongside the clinical and legal complexity that defines forensic practice. Queensland continues to invest significantly in forensic mental health capacity, and this post offers real scope for a senior clinician to shape service delivery, supervise trainees and contribute to state-wide forensic psychiatry developments.
• UK and Irish-trained consultants are strongly encouraged to apply. Psychiatrists holding the MRCPsych (UK) together with a CCT or CCST are eligible for accelerated registration routes with both AHPRA and the RANZCP, and Pulse Psychiatry provides dedicated, hands-on support through this process - see below for full detail.

Department in focus:

• The successful candidate will provide senior forensic psychiatric input across an established forensic mental health program, working within Queensland's Mental Health Act 2016 framework, which governs forensic orders, fitness for trial, unsoundness of mind and classified patient provisions.
• Assessment and treatment of patients referred via the regional Court Liaison Service, including Magistrates Court reports on fitness for trial and mental state at the time of an alleged offence
• Custodial in-reach and offender health psychiatry, including sessions at a correctional facility within the Gold Coast region
• Clinical management of patients on forensic orders and non-custodial supervision orders within the community, working closely with Queensland's Mental Health Court and regional community forensic outreach framework
• Risk assessment, management and treatment planning for consumers with complex offending histories and co-occurring mental illness
• Clinical leadership and supervision of registrars, trainees and multidisciplinary staff (nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy) attached to the forensic team
• Medico-legal report writing and expert evidence for the Mental Health Court, Magistrates and higher courts as required
• Participation in service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and, where relevant, undergraduate/postgraduate teaching linked to the employing

Registration Pathway for UK & Irish Candidates

• Psychiatrists trained in the UK or Ireland holding the MRCPsych (UK) together with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) are eligible for two complementary accelerated routes into Australian practice:
• AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia - Expedited Specialist Pathway (ESP): a streamlined route to specialist medical registration in psychiatry for eligible international specialists, without the standard comparative assessment process required of other applicants
• RANZCP Accelerated Pathway: a parallel fast-track specialist assessment for MRCPsych (UK) holders with CCT/CCST - no interview requirement, reduced documentation, and an assessment turnaround of approximately 9 weeks from a complete application, leading toward FRANZCP following a period of supervised practice
• Pulse Mental Health supports candidates through primary source verification (via the Australian Medical Council), AHPRA registration, RANZCP assessment and the visa/relocation process end-to-end, and can advise on how your specific CCT/CCST and consultant experience map onto these pathway
• Specialist registration in Psychiatry with AHPRA (or eligibility via the Expedited Specialist Pathway / RANZCP Accelerated Pathway for MRCPsych (UK) holders with CCT/CCST)
• FRANZCP, or an internationally recognised specialist psychiatry qualification assessed as comparable (UK CCT, Irish CCST, or equivalent)
• Substantial post-fellowship/post-CCT experience in forensic psychiatry, including court and/or custodial mental health work
• Demonstrated capability in risk assessment, medico-legal report writing and giving evidence in court or tribunal settings
• Experience supervising junior medical staff and contributing to multidisciplinary team leadership
• Eligibility for, or willingness to obtain, relevant Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 authorisations (e.g. Authorised Psychiatrist / Authorised Doctor status) post-appointment

What's on Offer

• Total remuneration package up to AU$550,000 per annum, commensurate with experience - inclusive of base salary, superannuation (up to 12.75% employer contribution) and applicable on-call allowances
• Access to salary packaging, professional development allowance and a structured continuing education/study leave entitlement
• Relocation assistance and support navigating AHPRA registration, RANZCP assessment and Australian work visa requirements for UK and Irish candidates and their families.
• A varied, well-supported forensic caseload spanning court liaison, prison in-reach and community forensic follow-up, rather than a single narrow stream
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine work/life balance, in a health service consistently rated highly for staff satisfaction
• The lifestyle of Australia's premier coastal city, with strong schooling options and an established international medical community used to supporting relocating consultants

Location in Detail

The Gold Coast is Australia's sixth-largest city and one of its most liveable - 57km of coastline, world-renowned surf beaches (Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Snapper Rocks) and a hinterland of rainforest national parks (Lamington, Springbrook) within a 45-minute drive of the city centre.

This is a major tertiary teaching hospital and the flagship site of Gold Coast Health, offering strong specialist infrastructure and an active academic partnership with Griffith University's School of Medicine - well suited to a consultant wanting involvement in teaching and research alongside clinical forensic work.

Gold Coast Airport offers direct domestic routes across Australia and international connections via Brisbane (under an hour's drive north), making the region well connected for clinicians relocating from the UK, Ireland or further afield. The area has a large, established expatriate and international medical community, excellent public and private schooling, and a notably lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne for a comparable lifestyle.

Clinically, the forensic footprint spans the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service catchment - including Numinbah Correctional Centre in the Gold Coast hinterland and Magistrates Court liaison across the region - giving the role a genuinely broad and varied forensic case mix within a single, geographically compact health service.

Pulse Mental Health is the dedicated psychiatry division of Pulse Doctors, a UK-based medical staffing agency specialising in consultant-grade physician placement across the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Middle East. We've spent years building direct relationships with public health services and consultant psychiatrists internationally, and we know these registration pathways inside out - so whatever stage you're at, we can tell you honestly where you stand.

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Are you a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner looking for a rewarding career in a well-established and growing medical practice? Highfields & District Medical Centre is seeking both full-time and part-time GPs to join our team and help us provide quality, accessible primary healthcare for the whole family.

Established and expanding medical practice.

Modern facilities with fully equipped consultation rooms.

Supportive nursing team to assist with patient care.

Ample off-street parking for both patients and staff.

Work-life balance with a five-day workweek and no after-hours calls.

As a General Practitioner at Highfields & District Medical Centre, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in line with best practice standards. Your role includes:

Providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all ages.

Conducting history-taking, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals as needed.

Managing chronic diseases in accordance with national guidelines.

Administering vaccinations and ordering diagnostic tests as required.

Collaborating with specialists, allied health professionals, and nursing staff.

Ensuring accurate and confidential record-keeping using medical software.

Maintaining high standards of patient safety, infection control, and quality care.

After hours on call with rotating roster

Current AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner.

Vocational Recognition (Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM preferred) or eligibility.

Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient-centred care.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

We welcome overseas-trained doctors and those under restrictions to apply. Our team is experienced in supporting international medical professionals with their transition into Australian healthcare.

Make a difference with the RFDS (Queensland) as a Medical Officer, supporting state-wide network operations in a FIFO role.

• Medical Practitioner
• Part-time

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS)

The RFDS is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. The RFDS in Queensland provides excellence in and access to primary health care and aeromedical services across the state. Our emergency retrieval service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, delivering the finest care to more than 330,000 Australians annually, that's one person every two minutes! In addition to aeromedical retrievals of the critically ill or injured, the RFDS also delivers a broad range of essential primary and preventative healthcare services, including telehealth, mental health, oral health and health promotion.

About the Role

Join a highly skilled team delivering life-saving care from the sky. As a Medical Officer - Aeromedical, you'll respond to emergencies and provide critical retrieval services using state-of-the-art aircraft set up like mobile intensive care units. From pre-hospital care to critical retrievals, every flight is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise to make a difference in patients' lives while delivering high-level care in challenging environments.

• You'll provide support to our Mt Isa and Charleville bases
• Assist with short-term vacancies across the state
• 12 month, part-time role 0.25 FTE

Note. This is a FIFO position, you will be flown out to our Charleville or Mount Isa bases typically from Brisbane Airport.

As a Medical Officer - Aeromedical, you will provide lifesaving retrieval and pre-hospital medical services alongside highly respected aviation and flight nurse teams. In this role, you will:

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform Retrieval Services Queensland (RSQ) taskings including- emergency retrievals and inter-facility transfers
• Liaise with RSQ, Duty Tasking Officers and referring/receiving facilities to coordinate aeromedical retrievals
• Provide telehealth services to patients needing urgent medical care in remote locations
• Conduct handovers to care providers
• Provide advice to nurses and other health professionals
• Participate in quality improvement activities such as clinical audits and case reviews
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Contribute to the overall strategic goals of the RFDS (QLD Section)
• Respect cultural diversity including the traditional Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, view of health.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner
• Fellowship of ACEM, ACRRM, ANZCA, CICM or RACGP (Senior Registrars are encouraged to apply)
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience
• Sufficient experience in critical care medicine to meet credentialing requirements with QLD Health (Emergency Medicine 6 months, Anaesthetics 6 months, Intensive Care 6 months and Paediatrics or basic obstetric experience)
• Previous experience in Aeromedical Retrieval is ideal but is not a requirement
• Ability to complete Medical Transport Specialist (MTS) training if working from our Mt Isa base.

Why join RFDS (Queensland Section)?

• Competitive salary + superannuation
• Six weeks annual leave + paid travel/administration time
• Salary packaging: up to $18,550 tax-free
• $10,000 professional development allowance (pro rata)
• Medical indemnity rebate + comprehensive orientation

Your application will be subject to review by a representative from Queensland Health and RSQ for the purposes of assessing suitability, experience and qualifications, for the role that you are applying for. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical (including drug/alcohol screening), hold a valid driver's licence, and be eligible for an ASIC card. Credentialing with RFDS and Queensland Health is required.

Ward Registered Medical Officer (SAWMH)

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital (SAWMH), Spring Hill, is seeking Ward Registered Medical Officers. The Ward RMO role is currently a limited hours hospital call role which is well supported by a 24/7 ICU team. Service operation times are 08:00 - 24:00 Monday to Friday (split into 08:00 - 16:00 / 16:00 - 24:00 shifts), including weekday public holidays, and 08:00 - 18:00 hours on Saturdays and Sundays. SAWMH is a 250 bedded hospital and part of UnitingCare, providing health and community services to thousands of people every day through its services. Surgical Disciplines: Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, ENT, Urology and General Surgery Medical Disciplines: Cardiology, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, General Medicine and ED Role Description: The position reports directly to the Director of Medical Services, however, has day to day supervision from the Director of the ICU and his Deputies. Current accreditation in Advanced Life Support skills is essential. Familiarity with the Cardiac Advance Life Support (CALS) guidelines is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform a general round of the hospital wards at least once per shift.
• Communicating any significant changes in a patient's clinical condition with the admitting VMO.
• Ensuring timely clinical assessment (at the request of nursing staff or VMOs) of any patient whose condition may have changed and arranging initial investigations and/or initiating treatment if clinically indicated, in consultation with the admitting VMO.
• Attending all MERT calls and arranging an appropriate management plan with the admitting VMO.
• Attending CODE BLUE calls in conjunction with the ICU team.
• Attend ward rounds led by the ICU specialists.
• Liaise with treating VMO's as appropriate.
• Assist with unit educational programs.
• Perform ICU pre-admissions on all open-heart surgical cases and percutaneous valves.
• Perform post ICU dishcarge reviews of all patients discharged to the wards.
• Clinical handover of patients of concern to the Ward RMO on the next shift or to the ICU RMO.

Benefits & Salary Packaging

• Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events

Career Development & Culture

• Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

UnitingCare Family

By joining our Hospitals, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

UnitingCare - Join us

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Child Safe, Child Friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple- everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe Workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

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Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland) (RFDS) invites a Medical Officer - Aeromedical for a 12-month, part-time FIFO role. You will support state-wide network operations from Brisbane, including retrievals and pre-hospital care using mobile ICU-equipped aircraft.

You should have AHPRA registration, fellowships (ACEM/ACRM/ANZCA/CICM/RACGP), and at least 5 years post-graduate experience, with readiness for MTS training if stationed at Mt Isa.

Salt Medics in Mackay, Queensland, Australia is seeking medical consultants to join our regional team. You must hold AHPRA registration with no restrictions and have current ALS, PAL (APLS) and EMST or equivalent as applicable. Remuneration is negotiable, and accommodation plus a vehicle will be provided.

Immediate start possible with multiple positions available across the region. This opportunity offers a dynamic role in a busy regional centre with access to a broad range of services,

Highfields & District Medical Centre is seeking dedicated General Practitioners to join our well-established practice in Queensland. We offer both full-time and part-time roles with a supportive nursing team, modern facilities, and no after-hours calls.

As a GP you will provide comprehensive primary care for all ages, manage chronic diseases, administer vaccines, order tests, and collaborate with specialists while maintaining high standards of patient safety and confidentiality.

Are you a dedicated and compassionate General Practitioner looking for a rewarding career in a well-established and growing medical practice? The Medical Centre of Gympie is seeking both full-time and part-time GPs to join our team and help us provide quality, accessible primary healthcare for the whole family.

• Established and expanding medical practice in the heart of Gympie.
• Modern facilities with fully equipped consultation rooms.
• Supportive nursing team to assist with patient care.
• Ample off-street parking for both patients and staff.
• Work-life balance with a five-day workweek and no after-hours calls.

As a General Practitioner at The Medical Centre of Gympie, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in line with best practice standards. Your role includes:

• Providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all ages.
• Conducting history-taking, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals as needed.
• Managing chronic diseases in accordance with national guidelines.
• Administering vaccinations and ordering diagnostic tests as required.
• Collaborating with specialists, allied health professionals, and nursing staff.
• Ensuring accurate and confidential record-keeping using medical software.
• Maintaining high standards of patient safety, infection control, and quality care.
• After hours on call with rotating roster

• Current AHPRA registration as a General Practitioner.
• Vocational Recognition (Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM preferred) or eligibility.
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient-centred care.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement.

We welcome overseas-trained doctors and those under restrictions to apply. Our team is experienced in supporting international medical professionals with their transition into Australian healthcare.

SASH Gold Coast is seeking a Surgery Specialist to join our premier multidisciplinary team on the Gold Coast. The role requires board certification in Small Animal Surgery or residency training, with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

You will work with three board-certified surgeons in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to advanced surgical care, teaching, and case discussions, while enjoying relocation support and visa sponsorship for eligible international

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital (SAWMH) in Spring Hill is seeking Ward Registered Medical Officers for a limited hours hospital call role supported by a 24/7 ICU team. Shifts run 08:00-24:00 on weekdays and 08:00-18:00 on weekends, with day-to-day supervision from ICU leadership.

Accreditation in Advanced Life Support is essential and CALS familiarity is highly recommended. The role involves ward rounds, rapid assessment, MERT and CODE BLUE participation, and coordination with ICU and

• Remuneration can be negotiated
• Multiple consultants needed ASAP onwards
• Accommodation& vehiclewill beprovided
• Must have up to date ALS, PAL (APLS) EMST etc as applicable
• Must have AHPRA registration with no restrictions and hold working rights in Australia

As one of central Queensland's key regional centres, Mackay in Queensland is known for its tropical climate, coastal lifestyle, and close access to the Whitsundays. The main hospital is a major regional facility with approximately 350 beds, providing emergency care, acute inpatient services, maternity, surgery, and specialist care, with a busy 24/7 Emergency Department supporting the wider region.

The Medical Centre of Gympie is seeking General Practitioners to join our well-established, growing practice in Gympie, Queensland. We welcome both full-time and part-time GPs to deliver high-quality primary care for the whole family in a supportive team.

Enjoy a five-day workweek with no after-hours calls, modern facilities, a dedicated nursing team, and ample off-street parking. Overseas-trained doctors are welcome to apply and will be supported through the transition into Australian

Gold Coast - Queensland

• Pulse Mental Health is recruiting on a confidential basis for a public hospital and health service on the Gold Coast, Queensland, for a Consultant Psychiatrist / Staff Specialist to join its Forensic Psychiatry team. This is a permanent, substantive consultant post with one of the region's principal public health providers, based on Australia's most recognisable coastline. Full details of the employing service are provided to shortlisted candidates.
• The role sits within an established forensic mental health program spanning court liaison, custodial/offender mental health in-reach and community forensic follow-up - giving the successful candidate a genuinely varied caseload alongside the clinical and legal complexity that defines forensic practice. Queensland continues to invest significantly in forensic mental health capacity, and this post offers real scope for a senior clinician to shape service delivery, supervise trainees and contribute to state-wide forensic psychiatry developments.
• UK and Irish-trained consultants are strongly encouraged to apply. Psychiatrists holding the MRCPsych (UK) together with a CCT or CCST are eligible for accelerated registration routes with both AHPRA and the RANZCP, and Pulse Psychiatry provides dedicated, hands-on support through this process - see below for full detail.

Department in focus:

• The successful candidate will provide senior forensic psychiatric input across an established forensic mental health program, working within Queensland's Mental Health Act 2016 framework, which governs forensic orders, fitness for trial, unsoundness of mind and classified patient provisions.
• Assessment and treatment of patients referred via the regional Court Liaison Service, including Magistrates Court reports on fitness for trial and mental state at the time of an alleged offence
• Custodial in-reach and offender health psychiatry, including sessions at a correctional facility within the Gold Coast region
• Clinical management of patients on forensic orders and non-custodial supervision orders within the community, working closely with Queensland's Mental Health Court and regional community forensic outreach framework
• Risk assessment, management and treatment planning for consumers with complex offending histories and co-occurring mental illness
• Clinical leadership and supervision of registrars, trainees and multidisciplinary staff (nursing, psychology, social work, occupational therapy) attached to the forensic team
• Medico-legal report writing and expert evidence for the Mental Health Court, Magistrates and higher courts as required
• Participation in service development, clinical governance, quality improvement and, where relevant, undergraduate/postgraduate teaching linked to the employing

Registration Pathway for UK & Irish Candidates

• Psychiatrists trained in the UK or Ireland holding the MRCPsych (UK) together with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) are eligible for two complementary accelerated routes into Australian practice:
• AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia - Expedited Specialist Pathway (ESP): a streamlined route to specialist medical registration in psychiatry for eligible international specialists, without the standard comparative assessment process required of other applicants
• RANZCP Accelerated Pathway: a parallel fast-track specialist assessment for MRCPsych (UK) holders with CCT/CCST - no interview requirement, reduced documentation, and an assessment turnaround of approximately 9 weeks from a complete application, leading toward FRANZCP following a period of supervised practice
• Pulse Mental Health supports candidates through primary source verification (via the Australian Medical Council), AHPRA registration, RANZCP assessment and the visa/relocation process end-to-end, and can advise on how your specific CCT/CCST and consultant experience map onto these pathway
• Specialist registration in Psychiatry with AHPRA (or eligibility via the Expedited Specialist Pathway / RANZCP Accelerated Pathway for MRCPsych (UK) holders with CCT/CCST)
• FRANZCP, or an internationally recognised specialist psychiatry qualification assessed as comparable (UK CCT, Irish CCST, or equivalent)
• Substantial post-fellowship/post-CCT experience in forensic psychiatry, including court and/or custodial mental health work
• Demonstrated capability in risk assessment, medico-legal report writing and giving evidence in court or tribunal settings
• Experience supervising junior medical staff and contributing to multidisciplinary team leadership
• Eligibility for, or willingness to obtain, relevant Queensland Mental Health Act 2016 authorisations (e.g. Authorised Psychiatrist / Authorised Doctor status) post-appointment

What's on Offer

• Total remuneration package up to AU$550,000 per annum, commensurate with experience - inclusive of base salary, superannuation (up to 12.75% employer contribution) and applicable on-call allowances
• Access to salary packaging, professional development allowance and a structured continuing education/study leave entitlement
• Relocation assistance and support navigating AHPRA registration, RANZCP assessment and Australian work visa requirements for UK and Irish candidates and their families.
• A varied, well-supported forensic caseload spanning court liaison, prison in-reach and community forensic follow-up, rather than a single narrow stream
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine work/life balance, in a health service consistently rated highly for staff satisfaction
• The lifestyle of Australia's premier coastal city, with strong schooling options and an established international medical community used to supporting relocating consultants

Location in Detail

The Gold Coast is Australia's sixth-largest city and one of its most liveable - 57km of coastline, world-renowned surf beaches (Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Snapper Rocks) and a hinterland of rainforest national parks (Lamington, Springbrook) within a 45-minute drive of the city centre.

This is a major tertiary teaching hospital and the flagship site of Gold Coast Health, offering strong specialist infrastructure and an active academic partnership with Griffith University's School of Medicine - well suited to a consultant wanting involvement in teaching and research alongside clinical forensic work.

Gold Coast Airport offers direct domestic routes across Australia and international connections via Brisbane (under an hour's drive north), making the region well connected for clinicians relocating from the UK, Ireland or further afield. The area has a large, established expatriate and international medical community, excellent public and private schooling, and a notably lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne for a comparable lifestyle.

Clinically, the forensic footprint spans the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service catchment - including Numinbah Correctional Centre in the Gold Coast hinterland and Magistrates Court liaison across the region - giving the role a genuinely broad and varied forensic case mix within a single, geographically compact health service.

Pulse Mental Health is the dedicated psychiatry division of Pulse Doctors, a UK-based medical staffing agency specialising in consultant-grade physician placement across the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the Middle East. We've spent years building direct relationships with public health services and consultant psychiatrists internationally, and we know these registration pathways inside out - so whatever stage you're at, we can tell you honestly where you stand.

Job Type: Open to Discussion and Negotiation

Location: Carrara

Job Category: Specialist

Veterinary Specialist Services is an established Small Animal referral practice in South East Queensland. We have hospitals at Carrara, Jindalee, and Underwood. We are striving to create an environment where people can do their best work. Our teams are very passionate about delivering patient care and support each other to do it. We have a very diverse skill set and can offer just about all specialities, diagnostic modalities, and therapies across our practice group. We have residency training programs for vets, in house training programs for nurses and internships where many of our interns have progressed to become registered Specialists. We are involved in the industry with wide participation in professional groups, universities, continuing education courses and we run our own annual conference.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity will see you joining our Internal Medicine team within a busy multidisciplinary referral hospital, managing a varied and rewarding caseload alongside highly skilled specialists, residents, interns and experienced nursing teams.

The role offers the opportunity to practice high-quality specialist medicine in a collaborative environment with access to advanced diagnostic equipment and strong interdisciplinary support.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing a diverse referral caseload in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Performing and interpreting advanced diagnostic procedures including ultrasound, endoscopy and minimally invasive procedures
Providing exceptional patient care and client communication
Collaborating closely with specialists across multiple disciplines including Surgery, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging and Anaesthesia
Supporting the training and mentoring of interns and junior clinicians
Participating in continuing education, professional development and specialist collaboration across the group

Working within our established referral network, you will have the opportunity to further develop your clinical interests while contributing to a supportive, values-based and forward-thinking team environment.

Located on the Gold Coast in South East Queensland, this position also offers an exceptional lifestyle balance, with access to beaches, national parks and outdoor living alongside excellent infrastructure and amenities.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, or residency-trained clinician eligible for specialist registration
• Strong commitment to delivering gold-standard patient care
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex medical cases independently
• Passion for mentoring and supporting junior veterinarians and interns
• Commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Enthusiastic, adaptable and motivated to contribute positively to team culture

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Resident Medical Officer Resident Medical OfficerApply: Onsite: Urraween: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 25, 2026 (29 days left to apply): JR123082 Resident Medical Officer St Stephens Hospital Employment Term: Various maximum term contract Opportunities Available (3 months, 6 months or 9 months) Monday to Friday Day shifts only Location: St Stephens Hospital, Hervey Bay, QLD Remuneration: Competitive Hourly Rate + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. Make a meaningful difference with St Stephens Private Hospital At St Stephen's Hospital, we are Australia's first fully digital hospital, giving the Wide Bay community access to one of the country's most advanced healthcare facilities. An innovative non-for-profit regional hospital, we offer access to the best specialists with minimal waiting for advanced treatment and remain focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and surrounding community. We offer a comprehensive range of inpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services including Cardiac and Cancer Care, Urology, Bariatric, Gynaecology, Respiratory, Haematology, Orthopaedics, Cardiovascular, Endoscopy and Vascular and general surgery.

An integral part of our team, as a Resident Medical Officer, you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let's make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our St Stephens team The role will be responsible for providing routine inpatient care and after-hours admissions, supporting specialists and the clinical nursing team by providing clinical assessment services to newly admitted patients or changed condition of current patients as required. What makes a difference for us? You will be an experienced Medical Practitioner with a demonstrated passion for delivering person-centred care through living our values and through exceptional communication. In alignment with our values, you have a commitment to ongoing professional development and will present with: Current & full unrestricted general registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA (no limited registrations) Minimum of 3 years post Graduate experience Full Australian Working Rights (please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time) PGY3 and above Recent relevant acute care experience and confidence in managing complex patients Understanding of National Safety and Quality in Health care standards Workplace Health and Safety Act and infection control procedures Availability to work all shifts including AM, PM, nights and weekends Advanced Life Support Training Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment What makes a difference for you? NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance A recognition and rewards platform , providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave , offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family By joining our Hospitals, you'll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we're a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen's Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple - everybody is welcome here. 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Hermit Park Clinic in Townsville is seeking a GP for a mixed billing role with billing independence and robust nursing support. Located in the heart of Townsville, the centre features 14 doctor consultation rooms and modern treatment areas within a friendly, established team.

You will work with full-time CDM and treatment room nursing support, plus on-site pathology, physiotherapy, and pharmacy, enabling strong patient care and billing potential.

UnitingCare's St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital in Spring Hill (Brisbane) is seeking ICU Medical Officers for casual, 6- or 12-month contracts with potential extension. The ICU features the ICU of the Future concept and offers research opportunities through the CCRG, with a focus on patient-centered care and multidisciplinary teamwork.

The role reports to the ICU Director, requires CICM accreditation for Limited General training, and values strong clinical judgement, compassionate care, and

QLD - Gold Coast

Casual/Locum/Contract

October 26, 2026

Psychiatry Registrar - General Adult
Tweed Valley Hospital Tweed Heads, NSW
Rate: $145 per hour
Dates: 4 January - 12 January 2027
Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry

Healthcare Australia is seeking an experienced Psychiatry Registrar for a short-term locum opportunity at Tweed Valley Hospital in northern New South Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a well-paid Psychiatry locum placement on the beautiful Tweed Coast, just south of the Gold Coast.

• Location: Tweed Valley Hospital, NSW
• Level: Registrar
• Dates: 4-12 January 2027
• Rate: $145 per hour
• Reference: 78353

Travel & Accommodation Travel arrangements and associated expenses are currently being confirmed:

• Travel: To be confirmed
• Accommodation: To be confirmed
• Car Hire: To be confirmed

Our recruitment team can provide further information once these arrangements have been finalised.
Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration
• Previous experience working as a Psychiatry Registrar
• Experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary mental health team

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive hourly rate of $145
• Short-term placement in January 2027
• Opportunity to gain further experience in General Adult Psychiatry
• Beautiful coastal location close to the Gold Coast
• Support from a dedicated medical recruitment team

The Solace Clinic is backed by Day Hospital Partners, a privately owned group with deep experience establishing and operating day hospitals, including specialist cancer care facilities. This means clinicians joining us benefit from proven operational expertise, strong governance, and a partner genuinely invested in the long-term success of the clinic and the doctors within it.

The Solace Clinic has been architecturally designed around patient experience and clinical excellence, featuring:

• 8 specialist consulting suites
• A licensed day infusion unit with 15 treatment chairs & 4 beds
• Dedicated clinical trials space, with genuine opportunity to build a trials program in a region currently underserved for trial access
• Licensed commercial kitchen, supporting the delivery of high-quality nutrition and hospitality to patients throughout their care

The Solace Clinic is a fully integrated facility - designed so that every step of the patient journey, from initial consultation to treatment delivery, flows seamlessly under one roof.

You'll join an established team of specialists delivering the highest standard of cancer care in a purpose-built private setting. In this role you will provide comprehensive medical oncology care from initial consultation through to treatment delivery and ongoing clinical management within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Working alongside experienced colleagues already practising at the clinic, and supported by an extremely experienced management, administration, and nursing team, you'll help shape a service defined by clinical excellence and patient care.

Day Hospital Partners provides hands on support to help you build and grow your practice, including business development assistance, practice management support, and the infrastructure to focus on patients rather than admin.

• FRACP qualification in Medical Oncology
• Current AHPRA registration
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care
• Interest in contributing to a clinic culture built around premium patient experience
• Backed by an experienced, privately owned day hospital operator with experience in specialist cancer care
• Support to grow your practice, including business development
• State-of-the-art facility with full clinical infrastructure, including dedicated clinical trials space
• Extremely experienced management, administration, and nursing team
• Relocation support available for interstate candidates

For a confidential discussion, please call or text Dan Blundell (Business Development Manager) anytime on

Healthcare Australia is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist for the General Adult Community Mental Health service in Cairns, Far North Queensland. This locum role involves working with an established community team in a Cairns North/Central setting, delivering adult mental health care.

The position offers a stable weekday schedule (Mon-Fri, 8:00-16:30) with no night shifts and travel/accommodation expenses reimbursed.

Townsville Hospital and Health Service in Townsville, Queensland, invites applications for a Staff Specialist or Senior Staff Specialist Psychiatrist in a permanent full-time capacity. The role covers Rehabilitation Mental Health Services with focus on complex rehabilitation needs and secure environments, with research and education components.

You will work within Rehabilitation Mental Health Services Program Area, require qualifications in Psychiatry per RANZCP, current Specialist registration

Access Aged Care is redefining how General Practitioners practise within Residential Aged Care Homes, creating a more sustainable, clinically supported and rewarding way to practise medicine in aged care.

Backed by the national network of Access Telehealth, our multidisciplinary model enables GPs to focus on timely, proactive resident care while working alongside dedicated nurses, telehealth specialists and streamlined operational systems.

Designed for clinicians who want to continue practising in aged care long-term, without the unsustainable pressures traditionally associated with the sector - this model supports proactive intervention, collaborative care and better health outcomes for older Australians. Our integrated model of care has delivered measurable reductions in emergency department presentations, unplanned hospitalisations and polypharmacy within partnered Residential Aged Care Homes nationally.

Through our national network of general practitioners, nurses and specialists, we support Residential Aged Care Homes and regional communities nationwide while improving access to high-quality healthcare for older Australians.

Access Aged Care is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to provide on-site care within Residential Aged Care Homes across the Sunshine Coast.

This opportunity offers weekday hours only, with no after-hours, weekends or on-call requirements. With dedicated after-hours support in place, you can switch off between sessions and protect your personal time.

You'll provide regular weekly rounds within one or more Residential Aged Care Homes, caring for a consistent cohort of residents and building meaningful long-term relationships with residents, families and care teams.

An Access Aged Care Nurse supports your rounds, residents and follow-up care, helping coordinate care plans, investigations and communication with homes so your sessions run smoothly and efficiently.

Supported by telehealth geriatricians, physicians and specialists, you will have trusted backup for complex clinical decision-making and preventative resident care - helping address issues early, before they escalat e? into avoidable deterioration or hospital presentations.

While the pace of traditional general practice often requires clinicians to see high volumes of patients, our purpose-built care model is designed around quality, continuity and proactive care. Supported by dedicated nurses, streamlined operational systems and specialist collaboration, you'll have the time and support to build lasting relationships with residents and focus on what matters most - less paperwork, better medicine.

• Market Leading Daily Rates: Your expertise deserves to be recognised. We offer highly attractive daily rates, with remuneration tailored to your experience and clinical background.
• Dedicated Nursing Support: An Access Aged Care Nurse supports your rounds, residents and follow-up care - helping your sessions run efficiently, ensuring follow-up actions are completed and allowing you to focus on medicine rather than coordination and administration.
• After-Hours Support - So You're Not Always "On": Dedicated locum and after-hours support means issues are managed when you are off duty.
• Less Paperwork, Better Medicine: Shared clinical records, systems and practice support streamline referrals, scripts, billing and reporting.
• Specialist Support for Complex Residents: Work alongside telehealth geriatricians and specialists providing preventative input and early intervention support.
• Flexibility That Fits Your Life: 1-4 days regular days per week, with sessions designed to work around your existing practice and commitments.
• Quality Over Quantity: Deliver thoughtful, person-centred care within a structured caseload focused on quality, proactive care and meaningful long-term resident relationships.
• Sustainable Long-Term Practice: Continue practising in aged care within a model designed to reduce burnout, improve work-life balance and provide genuine clinical support.

• Current AHPRA Specialist Registration as a General Practitioner.
• RACGP or ACRRM Fellowship required (or nearing completion).
• Availability of 1-4 days per week, with opportunity to increase.
• Comfortable with technology, including system-based reporting and common clinical software.
• A personal laptop is required to perform the duties of this role.

Are you nearing the completion of your Fellowship with the RACGP or ACRRM? We invite you to explore an opportunity to make a significant impact in Aged Care. Get in touch with us today.

Competitive daily rates available for GPs nearing Fellowship.

The Solace Clinic, backed by Day Hospital Partners, is seeking a FRACP-qualified Medical Oncologist to deliver comprehensive cancer care from initial consultation through treatment and ongoing management in a collaborative, private setting.

Join an experienced team with strong governance and a fully supported clinical infrastructure, including dedicated trials space. Relocation assistance is available for interstate candidates.

Access Aged Care is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to provide on-site care within Residential Aged Care Homes across the Sunshine Coast. This role offers weekday hours only, with no after-hours, weekends or on-call requirements.

You will conduct regular weekly rounds, care for a consistent resident cohort, and work with an Access Aged Care Nurse to coordinate plans and follow-up care, supported by telehealth geriatrics and specialists.