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Cardiac Physiologist Advanced - Clinical Lead (Echo)
Rockhampton
Join us as we build towards becoming Australia’s regional centre of excellence for cardiac services. You’ll be part of the team delivering care in the new Cardiac Hybrid Theatre, opening in 2026.
We’re looking for an experienced Cardiac Physiologist to bring their expertise to advanced transthoracic and stress echo, set clinical standards, develop capability and drive quality improvement as our service expands into interventional cardiology.
You’ll have access to leadership and professional development programs, regional travel opportunities, 3 days’ professional development leave plus an allowance, and a Sonographers Development Allowance of up to $8,153 p.a.
This isn’t about stepping into an established model — it’s about helping build one.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP5 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6I691908 |
| Closing date | 21-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Katie Misselbrook |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 7036 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Be part of something new and exciting in cardiac care! Cardiac Investigations is an expanding service bringing a growing range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac services together to deliver exceptional care for patients across the region.
From ECGs, Holter and event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and exercise stress testing, through to echocardiography and stress echocardiography, the service offers a diverse and evolving scope of practice. And this is just the beginning! With the opening of the new Cardiac Hybrid Theatre, the service is expanding into coronary angiography and interventional procedures, with pacemaker and ICD clinics also planned.
This is a unique opportunity to join a service at an exciting point in its journey, helping shape its future while being supported by a strong culture of clinical excellence, innovation, continuous improvement and learning.
About the role:
- 🫀Deliver independent, specialist transthoracic and stress echocardiography while providing expert clinical advice across complex cardiac presentations.
- 👩⚕️Take the clinical lead for Echocardiography, influencing service operations, governance, protocols, quality and safety.
- 🔬Apply advanced clinical judgement and evidence-based practice across a complex caseload, while contributing to other cardiac investigations including ECG, pacing, stress testing and the Cardiac Cath Lab.
- 📚Lead clinical supervision, education, training and professional development to strengthen skills and capability across the Cardiac Investigations team.
- 🚀Lead research, quality improvement and service development initiatives while influencing positive change across Rockhampton Hospital, CQ Health and beyond.
About you:
- The successful applicant must be in possession of a qualification from a registered tertiary institution in a relevant science/applied science (or equivalent), with appropriate components of cardiac physiology/ physiology/ biomedical concepts.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the Australian Sonography Accreditation Registry (ASAR) is mandatory; other relevant qualifications are highly desirable.
- Experience leading change and driving quality and service improvements through evidence-based practice within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Advanced knowledge and skills in contemporary, evidence-based Echocardiography and Cardiac Investigations, with the ability to solve complex and emerging clinical challenges.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $172,615 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $73.12 - $76.30 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development (leave and allowance) and Education Opportunities
- Discounted onsite parking, health insurance and gym memberships
- Staff health and wellbeing programs and social club
- Sonographers Development allowance
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- 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 Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I691908
Applications close: Monday, 21 September 2026
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