At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to assess and manage gastrointestinal diseases and provide expert consultations.
- Company: Mackay Hospital and Health Service, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Permanent part-time role with competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic medical setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Gastroenterology expertise and experience in endoscopy procedures required.
Location
- Department of Medicine
- Mackay Hospital and Health Service
The Mackay Base Hospital has an opportunity for a Staff Specialist/Snr Staff Specialist Gastroenterologist to join their Medicine Department on Permanent Part-time basis (60 hrs p. f.)
Remuneration
Refer to Role Description
Key responsibilities
- Assessment and management of acute gastrointestinal diseases
- Investigation and management of liver disease
- Inpatient consultation services
- Outpatient gastroenterology clinics
- Review of emergency referrals
- Develop management plans
Provide diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services including
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Polypectomy
- Haemostasis procedures
- Dilatation procedures
- PEG insertion (where credentialed)
- Foreign body retrieval
- Capsule endoscopy
- Ensuring appropriate consent and patient safety
- Clinical Services
- Acute inpatient gastroenterology consultations
- General gastroenterology outpatient clinics
- Liver disease clinics
- Inflammatory bowel disease clinics
- Endoscopy lists
- Emergency endoscopy
Desirable
- ERCP credentialing
- Capsule endoscopy experience
- Inflammatory bowel disease expertise
- Hepatology experience
- Refer to Role Description for more detail
Enquiries
Job Ad Reference
Closing Date
22 November 2026
Staff Specialist/Snr Staff Specialist - Gastroenterologist in Mackay employer: The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA)
Wide Bay Mental Health and Specialised Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With opportunities for mentorship and leadership in a collaborative environment, staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact on mental health care in the vibrant communities of Hervey Bay and Maryborough. The flexible roster allows for a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for dedicated professionals seeking rewarding careers in mental health.
Contact Details:
The Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) Recruitment Team
