Step into a leadership role where your expertise truly matters. Join Rockhampton Hospital as a Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist and make a lasting impact on patient care in Central Queensland.

Provide high-quality clinical care to a diverse caseload while contributing to the education, mentoring, and professional development of junior medical staff. You’ll work alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment committed to innovation, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes. This permanent position offers the opportunity to advance your career within one of Queensland’s most progressive regional health services.

Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent work/life balance and the relaxed, affordable lifestyle Rockhampton has to offer. Apply today and discover how great life can be in Central Queensland.

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, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthesia. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland. A new Cancer Care Unit provides care for local patients, with state-of-the-art equipment and services.

About the role:

The Department of Medicine provides Internal medicine services for the Rockhampton Hospital and surrounding health service including Gladstone, Emerald and Biloela. The Department has an allocation of 32 medical beds, 8 “48 hour” beds, 5 coronary care beds, 9 palliative care beds (including chemotherapy) and outpatient clinics each week.

About you:

Assist the Director of Medicine, Rockhampton Hospital, with the organisation, management and provision of Specialist General Medicine Services. To provide professional leadership to medical staff within the department, and to be an active contributor to the multidisciplinary patient care team.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $543,581 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $215,078 - $249,046 p.a. (L18-L24)
• A salary rate between $256,246 - $271,430 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) RK5J666843

Applications close: Tuesday, 2 December 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK5J666843 - SS or SSS Gen Med (PDF, 344KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants