Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist (Rehabilitation Medicine)

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed regional referral hospital delivering a comprehensive range of specialist medical and surgical services to Central Queensland.

Our Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services (GARS) operates from a purpose-built 16-bed facility, providing inpatient, ambulatory and outreach care through a multidisciplinary team approach. The Rehabilitation Physician works collaboratively with clinical leaders, including the Nurse Unit Manager and Program Coordinator, to deliver high-quality rehabilitation and geriatric care.

About the role:

• Provide expert opinion on patients with medical issues in Emergency Department when required and participate actively in-patient flow and bed capacity management.
• Provide clinical supervision for Registrars/Principal House Officers, junior and senior house officers.
• Provide quality leadership based on evidenced-based practices and by demonstrating and enabling adequate communication to all stakeholders along the patient's continuum of care.
• Provide high level of interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, including the capacity to consult, negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Provide education on their specialist area through training seminars and tutorials to clinical staff.

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia is mandatory.
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM) and eligible for registration as a Specialist with the Medical Board of Australia in Rehabilitation Medicine. Applicants with equivalent overseas qualifications assessed as substantially comparable by the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine may also be considered.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) program with the appropriate bodies. 
  • To be appointed permanently, you must be an Australian citizen, have permanent residency status or have a visa permitting you to work permanently in Australia.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $550,085 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $216,643 - $251,642 p.a. (L18 – L24)
• A salary rate between $259,072 - $274,678 p.a. (L25 – L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Accommodation provided (Conditions apply)
• Relocation assistance (Conditions apply)
• 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:

1. Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6E683250

Applications close: Monday, 29 June 2026

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