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Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer (Ophthalmology)

Temporary part-time positions available, up to 20 hours per fortnight for 6 months

We are looking for exceptional Ophthalmology consultants to join our Ophthalmology department within Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.

As a Staff Specialist/Visiting Medical Officer (Ophthalmology) you will be responsible for providing high quality Ophthalmology care for our community, with a focus on leading safe care, driving quality improvement and innovation, and collaboratively contributing to department growth and development within a multidisciplinary team. Advanced skills in Glaucoma is desirable.

As a Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service employee your salary includes:

Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist

  • Base salary comprising of between
    • $103.79 - $120.56 p.h. L18 – L24 Staff Specialist
    • $124.12 - $131.60 p.h. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
  • Motor vehicle allowance (pro rata for Part-time)
    • $23,395 p.a. L18 - L24 Staff Specialist
    • $28,408 p.a. L25 – L27 Senior Staff Specialist
  • Attraction and Retention Allowance up to 50% of base salary
  • Overtime and on-call allowances (paid by exception)
  • Professional development allowance $22,145 p.a. (pro rata for Part-time)

Visting Medical Officer

  • Base salary comprising of between
  • $201.04 - $219.93 p.h. VS1 - VS4 Specialist
  • $238.93 VSS1 Senior Specialist
  • VMO Fuel Allowance up to $2,350 p.a.
  • Professional Development Allowance up to $5,000 p.a.
  • Tier 2 payment based on on-call requirements

To be employed by Queensland Health as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO), you must have ongoing private practice costs. This is a mandatory employment requirement.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health offers:

  • Professional development leave
  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Generous superannuation of up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • Annual leave loading
  • Granted private practice arrangements
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A wellness program

Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy

Job Ad Reference:  SC669440

Closing Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Contact Information

07 5202 1025 sc-smoworkforce@health.qld.gov.au
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Closing date: 23/03/2026
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