Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist/Senior Medical Officer (Palliative Medicine)

About this role

About us:

Palliative Care is expanding in Central Queensland! We are excited to be restructuring and revitalising the Palliative Care service across the Central Queensland region of Australia. With the leadership of a highly experienced, recently appointed Palliative Care consultant, we are transforming our service structure and increasing staffing levels. Our goal is to build a strong, regional service that embraces a modern, patient-centred approach to Palliative Care.

About the role:

Our community team based in Rockhampton, services currently 150 patients and their families in the region. Recently welcoming an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) who will work across community and the hospital wards. Our consult team provides specialist care across all departments of Rockhampton Base Hospital, fostering strong, collaborative relationships throughout the hospital, including with the ICU. On our Palliative Care and Cancer Care ward, we admit patients under our dedicated bed card for symptom management and end-of-life care.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• For Staff Specialist appointments: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Palliative Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Australian Chapter of Palliative Medicine, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FAChPM – RACP). Applicants with extensive experience in palliative medicine may also be considered.
• For Senior Medical Officer appointments: Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in General Practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Australia College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) with extensive experience in palliative medicine. While not mandatory, it will be highly regarded to have Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine.
  • Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies is mandatory.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $543,581 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $256,246 - $271,430 p.a. (L25-L27)
• A salary rate between $215,078 - $249,046 p.a. (L18-L24)
• A salary rate between $186,876 - $256,246 p.a. (L13-L25)
• A salary rate between $186,876 - $192,667 p.a. (L13-L14)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Accommodation and relocation assistance (conditions apply)
• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 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 submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5K668883

Applications close: Wednesday, 17 December 2025

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