04/02/2026

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Maternal Fetal Medicine)

Job Description

Location:  Southport

 

Remuneration:  Estimated total remuneration up to $462,570 p.a.

 

Your opportunity:

An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Maternal Fetal Medicine) 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

Provide clinical specialist Maternal Fetal Medine (MFM) support to the MFM unit within Women, Newborn and Children’s Services, making a substantial contribution to the development of a culture of medical education and safe, effective patient centered clinical practice. 

 

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.
  • Registrable as an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Subspecialty Certification in Maternal Fetal Medicine (CMFM) or Certification in Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasound (COGU) or equivalent acceptable with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is highly desirable. Applicants who are working towards completion of CMFM or COGU or who have substantial clinical experience in the field would be considered.
  • Relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
  • The incumbent will be required to participate in an after-hours and on-call roster for Maternal Fetal Medicine services.

 

Salary information

  • Permanent full time
  • Estimated total remuneration up to $462,570 p.a., comprising:
    • Senior Staff Specialist: Base salary from $259,072 - $274,678 p.a
    • Staff Specialist: Base salary from $216,643 - $251,642 p.a
  • 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 go to https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC675101 to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Thursday, 5 March 2026.

 

Enquiries:  Dr Fabricio da Silva Costa - +61 481 721 614 or Fabricio.DaSilvaCosta@health.qld.gov.au

 

Job Ad Reference:  GC675101

 

Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-GC675101

 

Closing Date:  Thursday, 5 March 2026

 

 


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