Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed referral facility and the largest hospital in Central Queensland. Our services continue to expand, including the newly established integrated cancer care centre, equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

The hospital features:

• Four operating theatres and two procedure rooms
• An 8-bed ICU/HDU
• A comprehensive Anaesthesia Service supporting obstetrics, gynaecology, orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, and dental procedures
• Preadmission clinic, acute pain service, and procedural sedation

The Department of Anaesthesia is:

• Accredited for specialist training
• Actively involved in teaching and research
• Proud to support a diverse training program, including:
  • 4 Queensland Anaesthesia Rotational Training Scheme trainees
  • 1 College of Intensive Care Medicine trainee
  • 1 Rural Generalist trainee
  • 2 Principal House Officers
  • 2 Junior House Officers
  • 1 Acute Pain Service Nurse
  About the role
  

We're seeking passionate Anaesthetists to join Rockhampton Hospital's growing Anaesthesia Service. Working alongside the Director of Anaesthesia, you'll help deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality care to patients across Central Queensland.

As our services expand, we're looking for specialists—including newly qualified Fellows of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCAs)—who want to consolidate their consultant role in a supportive and collaborative environment.

At Central Queensland Health, we operate as one service across multiple hospitals. You may have the opportunity to provide care across our facilities, aligned with each site's capabilities, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in Central Queensland.

• Mandatory qualification/s: MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Anaesthesia with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA). In general, this will require Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA).
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program of appropriate College.

Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is 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

Additional Benefits:

• 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
• Relocation and Travel (Conditions Apply)

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 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.

• Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
• Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I658619

Applications close: Wednesday, 15 October 2025

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Further information

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