The Department of Surgery at the Mackay Base Hospital are looking for two General Surgery - Staff Specialist's to join their team on a Permanent Full-Time basis. Special interest in Colorectal / Upper GI or Abdominal wall desirable but not essential.

Mackay Hospital and Health Service Mackay is a vibrant regional centre in tropical North Queensland, servicing a population of over 180,000. The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Region has a thriving economy that includes a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, industry, mining, education and health industries.

Mackay provides relaxed and comfortable rural and coastal living opportunities, only an hour flight from Brisbane and a short distance to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The tropical climate is ideal for outdoor living with beautiful beaches and a spectacular natural environment nearby. Families are well serviced by a choice of high quality schools and a wide range of sporting clubs with excellent facilities.

Mandatory possession of a medicine degree from a registered tertiary institution and;

• Registration with the Medical Board of Australia with Specialist registration in Surgery or appropriate registration with the Medical Board of Australia to practise in the specialist position and;


• Fellowship or eligibility for Fellowship via the substantial comparability pathway of the Royal Australian and College of Surgeons (RACS).


• Mandatory possession of a qualification from a registered tertiary institution and Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.

• Total remuneration value of up to $514,452 (L27) is comprised of: A salary between $244,201 - $258,910 (L25-L27)


• Total remuneration value of up to $470,780 (L24) is comprised of: A salary between $204,206 - $237,196 (L18-L24)

Other Benefits Include:

• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution


• 17.5% leave loading is paid for 4 weeks leave


• Generous Salary Sacrificing (conditions apply)


• Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.


• Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)


• Motor Vehicle Allowance


• Over-time and on-call allowances


• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)


• Access to paid parental leave (conditions apply)


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Corporate membership discounts Access to the Fitness Passport (conditions apply)

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