Are you a PGY5+ doctor looking to gain valuable experience in General Medicine within a supportive and well-structured Australian health service?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team across Rockhampton and Gladstone, offering strong clinical exposure, career development, and a fantastic lifestyle.
- High-quality clinical exposure: Manage a broad range of acute and complex medical cases within a busy referral network
- Career development: Accredited training across multiple specialties with strong teaching, supervision, and MDT support
- Lifestyle & location: Enjoy coastal living, easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, and a relaxed Australian lifestyle
- Excellent package: Competitive salary AUD $134,489 – $177,890 (Commensurate with experience)
The Hospital
You will be part of the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, working across Rockhampton Hospital (305 beds) and Gladstone Hospital (83 beds).
- Rockhampton Hospital is a major regional referral centre with state-of-the-art facilities, including a newly established cancer care unit. It offers a full range of specialties including Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, ICU, Surgery, and more, and is actively involved in registrar training and medical education.
- Gladstone Hospital provides a mix of general and specialist services, including emergency, surgery, maternity, and high dependency care, offering a well-rounded clinical experience.
Together, these hospitals support a wide regional network, giving you exposure to a diverse patient population and varied clinical presentations.
The Role
You will play a key role in the management of acute and complex medical patients.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care under senior supervision
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and urgent presentations
- Develop and implement comprehensive management plans
- Work closely within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to optimise patient outcomes
- Participate in teaching, training, and clinical education
- Contribute to patient flow, documentation, and continuity of care
This role offers excellent exposure to General Medicine, Emergency presentations, and subspecialties.
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.
- Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Capricorn Coast
- Easy access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure
- Affordable living with a strong sense of community
- A perfect balance of career progression and lifestyle
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.