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Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist (Intensive Care Medicine)
Rockhampton
Cool under pressure? This might be your ICU calling.
As the Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist in the Intensive Care team, you’ll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, contribute to patient safety and clinical improvements, and support a culture focused on the best possible outcomes for patients and staff.
You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and help guide the future of critical care by mentoring trainees, supporting research and leading service improvements. Apply now for this 12 month opportunity!
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/RK6C677917 |
| Closing date | 20-Apr-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possible extension |
| Contact person | Dr Jaco Poggenpoel |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6958 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Intensive Care Unit provides Intensive Care Services for the city of Rockhampton and the district - including Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela and Longreach. As a regional facility the Department provides care to a mix of adult and paediatric patients with 450-650 presentations a year, including 60-100 paediatric admissions per year.
About the role:
- Responsible for provision of high-quality clinical services as part of the Intensive Care Unit.
- Provide education of medical staff and students, allied health, interested community groups and nursing staff.
- Active participation in patient safety, audit, research and service planning activities.
- Assist the Director of Intensive Care Unit in general running of the Unit.
- Provide a high-quality Intensive Care Service including both clinical and administrative duties and in doing so work within the bounds of commonly accepted clinical practice.
- Provide expert leadership to clinical and service improvement activities and initiate, encourage and participate in research, evaluation and evidence-based treatment and care aimed at achieving demonstrable improvements in service outcomes.
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 Intensive Care Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (FCICM).
- Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
- Extensive clinical experience with appropriate knowledge and skills with an ability to work in relative isolation, deliver quality specialist care to patients in a clinical setting including directing the process of assessment, admission, ongoing care, transfer and discharge of patients.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $550,085 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary rate between $216,643 - $251,642 p.a. (L18-L24
- A salary rate between $259,072 - $274,678 p.a. (L25-L27)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
- Overtime and on call allowances
- Motor Vehicle Allowance
- 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) RK6C677917
Applications close: Monday, 20 April 2026
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