We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist for a permanent full or part time position, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care and leadership in clinical service delivery.

The Infectious Diseases Physician delivers high-quality care for clients with infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and C, and Tuberculosis across acute and non-acute settings. This role is essential within the Blood Borne Virus and Sexual Health service, Hospital in the Home (HiTH), and Specialist Outpatient services, while also providing inpatient consultancy at Rockhampton Hospital. Collaborating with the Infection Prevention and Control team, the ID physician leads the CQ Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, ensuring effective patient management.

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Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland (CQ), now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building with state-of-the-art medical equipment. The other primary hospitals within the health service are Gladstone, Emerald, Yeppoon, and Biloela together with many smaller rural units transfer patients through to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigation. 

About the role:

Provide direct, high-quality care to clients with infectious diseases (including HIV/AIDS, Hep B and C and Tuberculosis) in both acute and non-acute service settings.

The Infectious Diseases Physician role will work within an inter-professional Blood Borne Virus and Sexual Health service, Hospital in the Home (HiTH), Specialist Outpatient service and provide inpatient consultancy services at the Rockhampton Hospital and within CQ Health.

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Infectious Diseases with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency. In general, this will require Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in the speciality of Infectious Diseases or support from the College for Staff Grade Infectious Diseases Physician status.
  • Tertiary qualification in the Microbiology Pathology discipline (FRCPA, or equivalent) and be registerable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Specialist Microbiologist.
  • The incumbents must be Fellows of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia or equivalent.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
• A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D630474

Applications close: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5D630474 - SSS or SS ID Microbiology (PDF, 462KB)
  Role Description