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Registrar - Public Health
Rockhampton
Advance your career in Public Health Medicine with Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service!
We are seeking a motivated Public Health Medicine Registrar to gain broad, practical experience in preventative health, population health strategies and clinical research across Central Queensland and Central West.
Working within a supportive and supervised environment, you will develop the core competencies required for advanced specialist training with the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM).
This opportunity is ideal for medical practitioners with a passion for improving community health outcomes and making a meaningful difference across regional Queensland.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6J695491 |
| Closing date | 05-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possibility for extension |
| Contact person | Jacina Walker |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6989 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) Public Health Unit delivers preventative health strategies and initiatives to protect and improve population health across the Central Queensland and Central West regions. In addition to its core public health functions, the Unit participates in industry-sponsored clinical trials and broader public health and clinical research, supporting innovation, evidence-based practice and improved healthcare outcomes for regional communities.
About the role:
The Public Health Medicine Registrar position provides advanced trainees of the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) with the opportunity to gain broad, practical experience in public health medicine within a supportive and supervised learning environment. The placement supports the development of core competencies required by the AFPHM, in accordance with its current training manual.
About you:
We are seeking a motivated medical practitioner with a genuine interest in public health medicine and a commitment to developing their skills and experience in a supportive learning environment.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- An MBBS or equivalent qualification and current General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current enrolment in, or eligibility to commence, advanced training in Public Health Medicine with the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM) or another relevant specialist college.
- A minimum of three years' clinical experience and completion of a suitable Master of Public Health program prior to commencement.
- A willingness to undertake duties at other hospital facilities through secondment or rotation, as required.
Experience in clinical trials and certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP-ICH) will be highly regarded.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $186,185 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary rate between $5,400 - $6,228 p.f. (L4 – L9)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development Leave and Allowances
- Shift and on call allowances
- 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: cqhhs_jmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J695491
Applications close: Thursday, 5 November 2026
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