Description

Location:  Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Services, Mackay Hospital and Health Service

Remuneration:  Remuneration value up to $172,343 p.a. comprising salary between $4,966.90 p.f. - $5,758.70 p.f. (L4 - L9), employer superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%).                      

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. 

Your Opportunity:

• To advance your practice in rehabilitation care services through exposure to an exciting case mix in a supportive            environment under the supervision of a collaborative unit of Specialists.
• To work closely with and learn from a wide array of Specialists with an extensive breadth of expertise.
• To develop the clinical leadership skills required to practice as an RACP Fellow.  
• To participate in the provision, development, and maintenance of an effective, efficient, and equitable clinical service to hospital clients; and contribute to the continual improvement of medical education and dissemination of knowledge to staff and clients.
• The appointment will be to the Mackay Hospital and Health Service for the provision of services to the Mackay Base Hospital.  However, at some future time, the appointee’s clinical duties may be extended to other health care facilities within the Health Service.

About the Rehabilitation Unit

The Mackay Base Hospital Rehabilitation Unit is a 10-bed service. It cares for a case mix of predominantly complex neurorehabilitation patients, as well as providing a service for consumers who are unable to step-down to other centres (ie. complex medical or surgical needs, dialysis, etc.). The rehabilitation team includes a rehabilitation SMO, rehabilitation advanced trainee registrar, junior doctor (JHO or SHO), and occasionally a final year JCU medical student. Additionally, the team includes senior occupational therapist, senior physiotherapist, rotational allied health (speech pathology, occupational therapy, dietician, physiotherapy), psychologist, rehabilitation/orthopaedic CNC, and social worker. 

Enquiries:  Dr Janath De Silva, (07) 4885 7952

Job Ad Reference:  MK661446

Application Details:  https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MK661446

Closing Date:  31-01-2026