Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training

About the role

Gold Coast Health (GCH), part of Queensland Health, is seeking a Medical Lead - Medical Officer Wellbeing and Training to provide senior medical leadership that improves medical officer wellbeing across Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS). The role focuses on workplace training, aligning clinical activities with the training needs of the workforce and recognising that training quality and job satisfaction are central to wellbeing.

The position works alongside the Directors of Clinical Training, Medical and Clinical Directors, the Chief Medical Officer, Deputy CMOs and Directors of Medical Services, who are mainly responsible for prevocational education and training. It sets clear accountability for medical workforce strategy and wellbeing, creates a unified cross-hospital approach to clinical experiences and rostering, and provides an independent, confidential escalation pathway for medical officer fatigue management and concerns. It also convenes a community of practice for educational leaders and drives system-level reforms that strengthen clinical learning and culture.

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia and as a medical practitioner with AHPRA; candidates with a fellowship of an appropriate Australian Specialist Medical College and specialist registration, or without fellowship but with appropriate skills and experience, will be considered.
• Evidence of vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, pertussis and hepatitis B, and tuberculosis screening.
• Declaration of any serious discipline history.
• Maintenance of continuing professional development and good standing with the relevant specialist college and AHPRA.
• Concurrent performance of the role with an existing Senior Staff Specialist, Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer appointment within GCHHS.
• Willingness to take part in an after-hours and on-call roster as required.

What we offer

• Base hourly rates depending on appointment level: Senior Staff Specialist $127.85-$135.55, Staff Specialist $106.91-$124.18, Senior Medical Officer $92.56-$106.91, and Senior Medical Officer without specialist registration $92.56.
• Employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%, motor vehicle allowance and professional development allowance.
• Private practice rights, overtime and on-call allowances, professional indemnity cover, professional development leave, annual leave loading and salary packaging.
• Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance, variety and flexibility.

Candidates apply through the online application form using the Medical CV template, by 6 November 2026. Certified copies of qualifications and registration must be submitted before starting work.