Senior Medical Officer to General Practitioner

Department of Health to Queensland – Rockhampton QLD

Senior Medical Officer to General Practitioner (Special Interest ENT)

Department of Health to Queensland, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)

Government to State (Government & Defence)

Full time

RACGP Fellowship

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine Fellowship

With strong specialist support, professional development leave, a generous 22,145 annual professional development allowance, attractive allowances and private practice opportunities, this is an excellent opportunity for a Specialist GP with FRACGP or FACRRM qualifications seeking growth opportunities and regional impact.

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a major 305-bed regional referral centre and the largest hospital in Central Queensland, delivering a comprehensive range of specialist healthcare services to communities across the region. Services span Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics.

The hospital is further supported by visiting specialist services from Queensland's tertiary hospitals, ensuring access to advanced care closer to home. Complementing these services, the modern Cancer Care Unit provides state-of-the-art treatment and support for local patients, reducing the need for travel while delivering high-quality cancer care.

About the role:

Deliver contemporary, evidence-based ENT care as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary surgical team serving communities across Central Queensland.

Gain diverse clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, clinic, hospital and on-call settings, working with increasing autonomy under senior specialist supervision.





Contribute to ENT outreach services and telehealth clinics across CQHHS, supporting patients in regional and rural communities including Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela, Longreach and Barcaldine.

Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, including clinical audits, patient safety activities, service planning, research and continuous improvement projects.

Support education and professional development through teaching, mentoring, ongoing learning and maintaining contemporary clinical knowledge and specialist competencies.

About you:

Current registration as a Specialist General Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia is mandatory for this position.

Fellowship of either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), supported by a recognised primary medical degree.

Commitment to ongoing professional development through active participation in an accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program.

Flexibility to provide services across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service locations as required.

Eligibility to complete the credentialing process and obtain an approved scope of clinical practice.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to 403,098 p.a. is comprised of:

A salary rate between 187,569 to 216,643 p.a. (L13 to L18)

A salary rate between 187,569 to 193,436 p.a. (L13 to L14)

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

Professional Development Leave and Allowances (22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)

Overtime and on call allowances

Motor Vehicle Allowance

Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance

Generous Salary Sacrificing

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.

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📌 Senior Medical Officer to General Practitioner (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Department of Health to Queensland
📍 Rockhampton Regional