We are going for change! We are restructuring and redeveloping our Palliative Care Service at Rockhampton Hospital. Do you want to become part of this new and ground-breaking development?

Under guidance of a very experienced newly arrived Palliative Care consultant, we are making changes to service structure and staffing levels. We are excited to have the opportunity for a fresh start with a motivated and enthusiastic team. The successful applicant will be a consultant in Palliative Care with a strong team approach who loves communication, interaction and who is striving for delivering excellent Palliative Care.

Let’s work together, go on this journey and enjoy the new team approach! Apply now!

Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. Specialist Medical Services include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Haematology, Medical Oncology, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland.

About the role:

Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist/Senior Medical Officer will provide:

• Inpatient community and consultative specialist Palliative Care Services for CQ Health.
• Professional leadership to staff across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS), and to be an active contributor to the multidisciplinary care team.
• Ensure the organisation, management and provision of specialist clinical services in Palliative Care for CQ Health.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• For Staff Specialist appointments: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Palliative Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Australian Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FAChPM – RACP). Applicants with extensive experience in palliative medicine may also be considered.
• For Senior Medical Officer appointments: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in General Practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Australia College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) with extensive experience in palliative medicine. While not mandatory, it will be highly regarded to have Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine.
  • Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies is mandatory.

What we offer:

Salary information:

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

• A salary rate between $182,106 - $187,801 p.a. (L13-L14)
• A salary rate between $176,802 - $244,201 p.a. (L13-L18)
• A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)

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) RK5G649087

Applications close: Tuesday, 12 August 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.

• RK5G649087 - SSS SMO Palliative (PDF, 349KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants