Shape the Future of Medicine in Beautiful Central Queensland
Join the dedicated team at Rockhampton Hospital – the main referral centre for Central Queensland and contribute to a diverse and rewarding clinical environment where professional growth meets lifestyle balance.
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with affordable living, with easy access to beautiful beaches, the Southern Great Barrier Reef, and scenic national parks.
- Engage in Academic teaching and research
- Supportive, collaborative team environment with a focus on teaching, leadership, and outreach care
- Competitive Remuneration Package up to $530k (commensurate with experience)
The Role
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed tertiary referral centre and the largest hospital in Central Queensland. It provides an extensive range of specialist services including Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Intensive Care, Anaesthesia, Oncology, and more.
The hospital is home to a state-of-the-art Cancer Care Unit and a forward-thinking Department of Medicine that delivers comprehensive care across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach settings. You will be part of a collaborative, innovative, and expanding service committed to providing high-quality care to the local and regional community.
The Department of Medicine provides high-quality, evidence-based General Medicine services across Rockhampton Hospital and the wider Central Queensland Health Service. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to service delivery and development, mentor junior doctors, and participate in outreach and telehealth initiatives across the region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing expert clinical care to inpatients and outpatients in General Medicine, including Hot Clinics and Rapid Access Clinics
- Leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting junior doctors and trainees
- Participating in outreach and telehealth services to surrounding hospitals in CQ Health
- Engaging in academic teaching, examination, and research activities
- Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
A sub-specialty interest can be supported and developed within this role.
Requirements
- Eligibility for registration with AHPRA
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Medicine or equivalent overseas specialist qualifications (e.g. CCT (UK), CSCST (Ireland), ABIM Board Certification (USA), RCPSC (Canada), or Vocational Registration in NZ)
- Demonstrated clinical leadership, teaching experience, and commitment to ongoing professional development
The Location
Rockhampton offers an ideal mix of urban amenities and natural beauty - think riverside cafes, weekend markets, and quick getaways to the Great Barrier Reef, Capricorn Coast, or nearby national parks. With excellent schools, a thriving arts and sporting culture, and short commutes, it’s a region that offers both professional challenge and lifestyle appeal. Whether you enjoy coastal living in Gladstone, the vibrant community of Rockhampton, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine meaningful work with an enviable lifestyle. It’s the perfect blend of professional satisfaction and outdoor adventure.
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.