Senior Staff Specialist

Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist - Non-Invasive Cardiology opportunities at Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Based in Rockhampton, the Cardiology Service delivers multidisciplinary, integrated specialist care across the care continuum with a range of diagnostic and procedural services.

Rockhampton Hospital is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland, providing Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Oncology, Haematology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthesia, with additional services from tertiary Queensland hospitals.

Based in Rockhampton, the Cardiology Service adopts a multidisciplinary model delivering integrated specialist care. The Cardiology team provides diagnostic and procedural services for patients with suspected or established cardiac conditions, including Echocardiography, Stress Imaging, Cardiac Computed Tomography, Heart Failure Services, Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, and Chest Pain Assessment Services.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) – Specialist Cardiologist (or equivalent).
• Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging subspecialty training with accreditation in Level 2 Adult Echocardiography as per CSANZ requirements (or equivalent).
• Evidence of active participation in a Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD).
• Evidence of current minimum echocardiography volumes demonstrating Level 2 CSANZ competency.
• Demonstrate clinical and academic research skills and experience.

Qualification in Cardiac CT and/or Cardiac MRI is highly desirable.

Salary information: Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. comprised of:

• A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
• A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• 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.

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) RK5H653002.

Applications close: Thursday, 2 October 2025

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