An opportunity has become available for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Neurosurgeon) 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 neurosurgical support to the Neurosurgery service, 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 plus FRACS or equivalent acceptable to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and registrable as a Surgery - Neurosurgery specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Certified copies of relevant qualification/s and registration must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Fellowship in Spinal Surgery is desirable.
Salary information
Temporary full time (80 hours per fortnight, 3 month contract)
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 click the Apply button to review the Role Description and submit your application utilising the Medical CV template provided by Friday, 19 June 2026.
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