Staff Specialist Respiratory and Sleep Medicine

Staff Specialist – Respiratory & Sleep MedicineMackay Hospital and Health Service | Tropical North QueenslandAdvance Your Respiratory Medicine Career in One of Queensland's Most Desirable Coastal Regions An exciting opportunity exists for a Staff Specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine to join the Department of Medicine at Mackay Base Hospital on a permanent full-time basis.

This position offers the chance to practise high-quality specialist respiratory medicine within a modern regional referral hospital, while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle in tropical Queensland. You will join a collaborative physician group delivering comprehensive specialist services across a large and diverse regional population.

With a broad and rewarding clinical caseload, opportunities for service development, and strong multidisciplinary support, this role is ideal for physicians seeking both professional challenge and lifestyle balance.

The Opportunity As a Staff Specialist in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, you will provide contemporary specialist services across inpatient, outpatient, consultative and procedural settings throughout the Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of respiratory and sleep disorders
• Delivering inpatient and outpatient respiratory services
• Providing consultative support to medical, surgical and emergency departments
• Performing respiratory procedures, including bronchoscopy and other scope-of-practice interventions
• Supporting timely patient flow and hospital-wide clinical outcomes
• Participating in multidisciplinary care planning and complex case management
• Contributing to the development and expansion of respiratory and sleep medicine services
• Supporting outreach and innovative models of care across the region
• Participating in teaching, training, audit and quality improvement activities

You will work closely with the Clinical Director and physician colleagues to support strategic service growth and clinical excellence.

The Department Of Medicine The Successful Applicant Will Join a Highly Respected Multidisciplinary Physician Team Comprising Approximately 18 FTE Specialists Across a Broad Range Of Subspecialties, Including

• Acute Medicine
• Endocrinology
• Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Medical Oncology
• Neurology
• Nephrology
• Rheumatology
• Palliative Care Medicine
• Rehabilitation Medicine

The department has a strong reputation for collegiality, education and clinical excellence, providing an excellent environment for both established consultants and physicians seeking career progression.

The Service Is Supported By

• RACP-accredited Basic Physician Training
• Advanced Training in General Medicine
• FACEM-led Emergency Medicine service
• CICM-led Intensive Care Unit
• 24/7 Primary PCI Cardiology service
• Strong multidisciplinary and allied health support

About Mackay Base Hospital Mackay Base Hospital is the major referral centre for the region and provides comprehensive specialist services to a rapidly growing population across North Queensland.

Mackay Hospital And Health Service Includes

• 6 hospitals
• 2 multipurpose health services
• 4 community health centres
• More than 3,700 staff
• A catchment area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres

The Health Service Provides Care To Communities Including

• Mackay
• Bowen
• Proserpine
• Cannonvale
• Sarina
• Moranbah
• Clermont
• Dysart
• Collinsville
• Middlemount
• Glenden

Lifestyle & Location Mackay offers the perfect combination of career opportunity and tropical lifestyle.

Enjoy

• Easy access to the Whitsunday Islands
• Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
• Beautiful beaches and waterfront living
• Tropical climate with outdoor living year-round
• Affordable housing and excellent schools
• Short commute times
• Vibrant sporting and community facilities
• Direct flights to Brisbane and major Australian cities

Whether you're seeking adventure, family-friendly living, or a relaxed coastal lifestyle, Mackay provides an exceptional quality of life.

International Physicians Encouraged To Apply Applications Are Welcomed From

• FRACP-qualified Respiratory Physicians
• Overseas-trained Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Specialists
• International Medical Graduates assessed by the RACP as Substantially Comparable or Partially Comparable

Support May Be Available For

• RACP Specialist Pathway applications
• AHPRA registration
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance

Requirements Applicants Should Possess

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, or equivalent specialist qualification
• Specialist Registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration
• Expertise in respiratory medicine and bronchoscopy
• Commitment to multidisciplinary, patient-centred care
• Strong communication, teaching and leadership skills

Why Apply? ✔ Established Respiratory & Sleep Medicine service

✔ Broad and professionally rewarding clinical caseload

✔ Bronchoscopy and procedural opportunities

✔ Strong physician and multidisciplinary support

✔ RACP-accredited teaching environment

✔ Tropical Queensland lifestyle

✔ Visa sponsorship and specialist pathway support available

Join a progressive regional health service and help shape the future of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine in one of Queensland's most attractive coastal locations.