Specialist Palliative Medicine PhysicianCentral Queensland Health | Rockhampton, Queensland
Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer | Full-Time | Regional Queensland
The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced
Palliative Medicine Specialist or Senior Medical Officer
to join
Central Queensland Health
in Rockhampton.
Central Queensland Palliative Care is undergoing a major
restructure, revitalisation and service expansion
, creating an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician to join at a pivotal stage of development and help shape the future of specialist palliative care across the region.
The vision is to develop a
modern, connected and patient-centred regional palliative care service
, improving consistency, collaboration and access to specialist support for patients and their families across Central Queensland.
This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on service development, clinical models and the delivery of palliative care for years to come.
About the Role The successful clinician will provide specialist palliative care across both
hospital and community settings
, working within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting
150+ patients and their families
across the Rockhampton region through community-based specialist palliative care
Providing specialist consultation across Rockhampton Hospital
Working alongside an experienced
Nurse Practitioner
supporting both hospital and community services
Providing dedicated inpatient palliative care for symptom management and end-of-life care
Working collaboratively with oncology, medical, nursing and allied health teams
Supporting patients and families with complex symptom management and advance care planning
Contributing to multidisciplinary case review and clinical decision-making
Developing stronger links between hospital and community palliative care
Specialist Palliative Medicine PhysicianCentral Queensland Health | Rockhampton, Queensland
Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer | Full-Time | Regional Queensland
The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced
Palliative Medicine Specialist or Senior Medical Officer
to join
Central Queensland Health
in Rockhampton.
Central Queensland Palliative Care is undergoing a major
restructure, revitalisation and service expansion
, creating an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician to join at a pivotal stage of development and help shape the future of specialist palliative care across the region.
The vision is to develop a
modern, connected and patient-centred regional palliative care service
, improving consistency, collaboration and access to specialist support for patients and their families across Central Queensland.




This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on service development, clinical models and the delivery of palliative care for years to come.
About the Role The successful clinician will provide specialist palliative care across both
hospital and community settings
, working within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting
150+ patients and their families
across the Rockhampton region through community-based specialist palliative care
Providing specialist consultation across Rockhampton Hospital
Working alongside an experienced
Nurse Practitioner
supporting both hospital and community services
Providing dedicated inpatient palliative care for symptom management and end-of-life care
Working collaboratively with oncology, medical, nursing and allied health teams
Supporting patients and families with complex symptom management and advance care planning
Contributing to multidisciplinary case review and clinical decision-making
Developing stronger links between hospital and community palliative care
Building a Regional Palliative Care Service This position provides an exciting prospect to contribute to the development of a
unified regional palliative care model
across Central Queensland.
You will work towards stronger partnerships with:
Fitzroy Community Hospice
Gladstone Hospital
Emerald Hospital
Capricorn Coast Hospital
Rockhampton Hospital and community services
The aim is to create a more
connected, consistent and accessible specialist palliative care service
across the Central Queensland Health network.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to contribute to:
Medical leadership
Service redesign and development
Regional clinical pathways
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Quality improvement
Education and mentoring
Development of specialist palliative care across multiple sites
About YouStaff Specialist – Palliative Medicine Applicants must have:
Registration or eligibility for specialist registration with
AHPRA
Fellowship of the
Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine, RACP (FAChPM)
, or equivalent
Applicants with extensive experience in Palliative Medicine may also be considered
MBBS or equivalent qualification eligible for registration in Australia
Commitment to ongoing CME and professional development
Senior Medical Officer Applicants must have:
Registration or eligibility for specialist registration with
AHPRA
FRACGP or FACRRM




Extensive clinical experience in Palliative Medicine
MBBS or equivalent qualification eligible for registration in Australia
Commitment to ongoing CME and professional development
Internationally trained doctors with appropriate specialist qualifications and significant palliative medicine experience are encouraged to enquire regarding eligibility for Australian registration.
RemunerationTotal remuneration package of up to
$562,473 per annum
Depending on classification and experience, salary arrangements include:
$265,550 – $281,545 p.a.
– L25–L27
$222,059 – $257,932 p.a.
– L18–L24
$192,257 – $265,550 p.a.
– L13–L25
$192,257 – $198,273 p.a.
– L13–L14
*****% employer superannuation
17.5% leave loading
Additional remuneration may be available through overtime, on-call and other applicable allowances.
Additional Benefits Central Queensland Health offers an attractive benefits package including:
Professional Development Leave and Allowance – $22,145 p.a. / 3.6 weeks
Motor vehicle allowance
Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
Granted private practice arrangements
Professional indemnity cover
Accommodation provided
, subject to conditions
Relocation assistance
, subject to conditions
Overtime and on-call allowances
Generous salary sacrificing arrangements
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Discounted private health insurance
Fitness Passport
Why Join Central Queensland Palliative Care?
Shape a developing regional palliative care service
Provide both community and inpatient specialist care
Support 150+ patients and families
Work alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner
Develop regional partnerships and clinical pathways
Contribute to medical leadership and service development
Work within a multidisciplinary environment
Participate in quality improvement and education
Access significant professional development support
Receive relocation assistance and accommodation, subject to conditions
Living & Working in Rockhampton
Rockhampton is the major regional centre of Central Queensland and provides an excellent combination of
career opportunity, affordability and lifestyle
.
The city offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with access to:
Affordable housing
Excellent schools and family amenities
Shopping, cafés and restaurants
Sporting and recreational facilities
Outdoor activities and national parks
Capricorn Coast beaches
Fishing, boating and water activities
Easy access to Yeppoon and the Great Barrier Reef region
Rockhampton also provides excellent access to the broader Central Queensland region, making it an ideal base for a clinician who wants to make a genuine difference across regional communities.
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📌 Staff Specialist Palliative Medicine (Rockhampton)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
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