Join a visionary team at the forefront of medical innovation as a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia, where your expertise will directly impact patient care and shape the future of anaesthetic practice in a dynamic and collaborative environment!

Become part of our dedicated team in Central Queensland, collaborating with the Director of Anaesthesia at Rockhampton Hospital to provide exceptional anaesthetic care. As we expand our services, we're looking for FANZCA’s to grow in a supportive consultant role. Make a difference across multiple facilities within our integrated health service!

Join us at Rockhampton Hospital to make a meaningful impact in anaesthetic services. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team!

Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, now providing integrated cancer care services in Central Queensland in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment. The Rockhampton Hospital has four operating theatres and two procedure rooms. The operating theatre complex is supported by an 8-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/High Dependency Unit (HDU).

The department is accredited for specialist training and is involved in teaching and research. The Rockhampton Hospital Anaesthesia team provides great care for obstetrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and dental procedures. It delivers a preadmission clinic and acute pain rounds and provides sedation for medical procedures. The Department supports four (4) Queensland Anaesthesia Rotational Training Scheme trainees, one (1) College of Intensive Care Medicine trainee, one (1) Rural Generalist trainee, two (2) Principal House Officers, two (2) Junior House Officers and one (1) Acute Pain Service Nurse.

About the role:

Become part of a great team committed to delivering great care to Central Queenslanders and enjoying life. As a valuable and valued team member, you would work with the Director of Anaesthesia, Rockhampton Hospital, to ensure the Anaesthesia services we provide are of the highest standard and delivered safely, reliably, and efficiently. The range of services delivered to Central Queenslanders from Rockhampton Hospital continues to grow as does the Anaesthesia service. We now need more specialists to support our delivery of great care. These positions provide an opportunity for newly qualified Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCAs) to consolidate a consultant role in a supportive environment.

About you:

• 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). In general, this will require Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA).
  • Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program of appropriate College.

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) RK5C625618

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 April 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK5C625618 - SSS or SS Anaesthesia (PDF, 351KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants