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Clinical Director (Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine)
Gladstone
The Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine provides strategic and clinical leadership to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred perioperative care across Central Queensland Health. This role leads service planning, contemporary models of care, and performance improvement and requires advanced clinical expertise in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine, with responsibility for inpatient, outpatient, on-call, and outreach services.
This 3 year position champions clinical governance, quality and safety, including audit, risk management, incident review, medico-legal advice, and accreditation compliance as it builds and sustains high-performing multidisciplinary teams through effective workforce management, education, and professional development. With excellent benefits (located on the Role Description), this isn’t an opportunity to be missed!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GL6A674493 |
| Closing date | 24-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Sankha Mitra |
| Contact details | (07) 4976 3188 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Gladstone Hospital is an 83-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including Emergency, General Medicine and Surgery, Basic Orthopaedic, Clinical Investigation, Obstetrics, Maternity, Gynaecology, High Dependency and Coronary Care, Palliative Care, Medical Imaging, Pathology and Paediatrics. Additional services include Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service, Oral Health, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Speech Pathology and outreach/community-based facilities, as well as a Primary Health Care Centre.
About the role:
The Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Gladstone will be a leader to deliver great care for Central Queenslanders and will influence the delivery of services across Central Queensland Health. They will lead, inspire, and foster excellence in clinical outcomes, scholarship, and staff development.
The Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Gladstone is responsible for staff across multiple streams including the education and supervision of trainees, students, and staff. The Clinical Director, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Gladstone reports to the Director of Medical Services – Gladstone and Banana.
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:
Total remuneration value of up to $582,299 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary rate between $259,072 - $274,678 p.a. (L25-L27)
- A salary rate between $216,643 - $251,642 p.a. (L18-L24)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a.)
- 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 apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6A674493
Applications close: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
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