Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist/Senior Medical Officer

11 hours ago


Townsville, Australia Anzspm Full time

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

Queensland Health Rockhampton

Rockhampton region
Applications close: 17 December 2025

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 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.
- 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).
- 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.

What we offer

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

- A salary rate between $186,876 - $271,430 p.a. (L25-L27, L18-L24, L13-L25, 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)
- Plus loads more enticing benefits

To apply or for more information, click the link above.

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