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

About us:

Central Queensland Palliative Care is growing, evolving and building something new. With a major restructure and revitalisation underway, this is a chance to help shape a strong, connected regional service designed around what matters most to patients and their families. The vision is modern, patient-centred palliative care that reaches across Central Queensland, bringing greater consistency, collaboration and access to specialist support throughout the region. Joining at this point means having a genuine influence on how the service develops and the care it provides for years to come.

About the role:

• Support 150+ patients and families across the Rockhampton region through community-based specialist Palliative Care.
• Connect hospital and community care, with an experienced Nurse Practitioner working across both settings and specialist consultation available throughout Rockhampton Hospital.
• Provide dedicated inpatient care for symptom management and end-of-life care on the Palliative Care and Cancer Care ward.
• Build stronger regional partnerships with Fitzroy Community Hospice, Gladstone, Emerald and Capricorn Coast Hospital to create a more connected model of care.
• Shape a unified regional service, with medical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration and specialist Palliative Care delivered across CQ Health's multiple sites.

About you:

• Staff Specialist: 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.
• Senior Medical Officer: 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.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.
• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $562,473 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $265,550 - $281,545 p.a. (L25 – L27)
• A salary rate between $222,059 - $257,932 p.a. (L18 – L24)
• A salary rate between $192,257 - $265,550 p.a. (L13 – L25)
• A salary rate between $192,257 - $198,273 p.a. (L13 – L14)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
• Professional Indemnity Cover
• Accommodation provided and Relocation assistance (Conditions apply)
• Overtime 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:

1. Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6H690312

Applications close: Sunday, 27 September 2026

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