Step into an exciting leadership role as Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, where your expertise will drive transformative advancements in patient care and shape the future of our service’s medical practices.

The Clinical Director of Anaesthesia and PeriOp Medicine will lead a team to deliver exceptional care to Central Queenslanders, influencing service delivery across CQ Health. Responsibilities include driving quality and safety improvement, promoting staff development, and ensuring compliance with CQ Health values.

Rockhampton, known as the "Beef Capital of Australia," is a vibrant city nestled along the Fitzroy River. Rich in history, it boasts beautiful heritage architecture, nearby natural wonders like the Capricorn Coast, and a thriving arts scene.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now.

Job details

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https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK5A616496 

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. Services include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cancer Services, Cardiology, Renal, Palliative Care, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Oral Health, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthesia.

There are a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland. The Cancer Care Unit provides care for local patients, with state-of-the-art equipment and services. Rockhampton Anaesthesia is accredited for ANZCA specialist training.

About the role:

The Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Rockhampton will:

• Maintain a commitment to CQ Health values and deliver services that continually strives towards efficacy targets for safety, quality, clinical and operational outcomes.
• Lead Anaesthetics in the provision of high-quality services consistent with Queensland Public Service and CQ Health values.
• Lead continuous quality and safety improvement activities across CQ Health and instigate appropriate risk mitigation actions when required.
• Participate in performance appraisal and development processes, engage in continuous learning and workplace improvement and innovation.
• Uphold the principles and practices of CQ Health's health and safety management system in accordance with legislation and industry standards.
• Promote good health and safety practices to staff across CQ Health.
• Ensure provision of high-quality accessible services within allocated resources that meets the needs of the community.
• Support academic, research, education, training and supervision roles

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 Anaesthesia with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA).
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.

What we offer:

Salary information:

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

• A salary rate between $210,332- $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
• 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) RK5A615647.

Applications close: Sunday, 9 March 2025

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Further information

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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
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 312KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5A615647 - Clinical Director Anaes Periop Med (PDF, 384KB)
  Role Description