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Clinical Director of Medicine
Rockhampton
Step into a dynamic leadership role where you’ll shape high-quality, patient-focused care across Central Queensland. As the Clinical Director of Medicine, you’ll drive clinical excellence, lead service improvements, and influence strategy, workforce, and governance outcomes - all while mentoring teams and fostering a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.
With hands-on clinical work, you’ll deliver evidence-based care, support research and education, and play a key role in improving access and outcomes for the community. From leading multidisciplinary teams to guiding policy, performance, and financial sustainability, this role offers real impact at every level. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful difference - this is your opportunity to step up and apply!
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/681366 |
| Closing date | 10-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 3 Years |
| Contact person | Brenton Simpson |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6191 Access the National Relay Service |
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, Ear, Nose and Throat (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.
About the role:
The Clinical Director of Medicine Rockhampton is a key leadership role driving high-quality care and service delivery across Central Queensland Health. You'll lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, oversee education and supervision of trainees and staff, and champion excellence in clinical outcomes, research, and development.
This role is all about impact - shaping safe, effective, and accessible services, leading quality and safety improvements, and guiding strategic direction across multiple sites. You'll promote a strong culture of health, safety, learning, and innovation while ensuring services meet community needs.
With a blend of leadership and hands-on clinical work (minimum 0.5 FTE), this is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide outcomes while staying connected to patient care. Appointed for an initial three-year term, this role offers both stability and the chance to make a lasting difference.
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 with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
- Candidates with an additional sub-specialty or interest in a sub-specialty are encouraged to apply.
- Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $579,401 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. / 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 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) RK6D681366
Applications close: Sunday, 10 May 2026
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