Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist / Senior Medical Officer - Palliative Medicine

Job Description

About us:Are you ready for the best of work and life? Central Queensland Health is our region's largest health employer – providing public health care in our regional, rural and remote communities. Our facilities span the coast to the outback, including Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services and Community Clinics. When you join us, you're joining a team of 4,000+ people who provide great care to Central Queenslanders. We offer competitive benefits, stable employment, and flexible conditions so you can prioritise what you know matters most. You'll also enjoy 300 sunny days a year, short commutes, meaningful connections to community, and lower costs of living. Apply today! About the role:Provide inpatient community and consultative specialist Palliative Care Services, offer professional leadership to staff, actively contribute to the multidisciplinary care team, and ensure the organization, management, and provision of specialist palliative care services at Rockhampton Hospital. About you: MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Staff Specialist roles require registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Palliative Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies is mandatory. Willingness to participate in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Ability to communicate effectively and provide medical care, including emergency care, in a multidisciplinary environment. What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is comprised of: A salary rate between $182,106 - $266,677 p.a. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Additional Benefits: Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,000 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks) Motor vehicle allowance Overtime and on call allowances Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance Professional Indemnity Cover 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 at and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5B621351. Applications close: Wednesday, 2 April 2025. #Rockhampton Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each. #J-18808-Ljbffr