Staff Specialist Respiratory and Sleep Medicine.

Staff Specialist – Respiratory & Sleep Medicine

**Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (WBHHS), Queensland**
**Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time | Up to $528,085 p.a. Package | Private Practice Opportunities**

Are you looking for a rewarding specialist role in one of Queensland’s most desirable coastal regions, where innovation meets opportunity in a rapidly expanding health service? WBHHS is seeking an experienced and committed **Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Physician** to join our specialist team and help drive the ongoing development of high-quality, patient-centred respiratory and sleep services across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a lifestyle defined by natural beauty, affordability, and strong community connection.

The Opportunity

In this key specialist role, you will:

* Deliver high-quality diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory and sleep disorders across the health service
* Provide clinical leadership and contribute to safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care
* Collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team and support service improvement, teaching and research
* Play an integral role in shaping and advancing contemporary respiratory and sleep services within WBHHS

This is a **permanent full-time position (80 hrs/fortnight)**, with **permanent part-time options** available for the right candidate.

Private Practice Opportunities (Senior Medical Only)

Eligible candidates may also establish **private practice** with local private hospitals, with support including:

* Access to private hospital sessional rooms
* Credentialling assistance and administrative support
* Introductions to local GPs, physicians and surgeons to build referral pathways

Your Remuneration & Benefits

**Total package value up to $528,085 p.a., including:**

* Base salary: **$197,063 – $288,584 p.a.**
* Up to **12.75% employer superannuation**
* **17.5% annual leave loading**
* Motor vehicle allowance
* Professional Development Allowance + leave
* General Attraction & Retention Allowance
* Regional & Remote Attraction Allowance (L13–L27)
* Salary sacrificing options
* Flexible working arrangements
* Lower cost of living and relaxed coastal lifestyle


Live & Work in the Fraser Coast Region

Discover a coastal lifestyle few places can match. The Fraser Coast offers:

* Mild year-round climate and relaxed living
* World Heritage–listed Fraser Island on your doorstep
* Spectacular whale-watching destinations
* Safe, family-friendly beaches
* Hervey Bay’s vibrant esplanade cafés, parks, marinas and cycle paths
* The historic charm and culture of Maryborough
* Direct flights to Brisbane (approx. 45 minutes)

Affordable homes, short commutes and an unbeatable natural environment make the Fraser Coast an ideal place to build your career and enjoy a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.