Job Description

Specialist Palliative Medicine PhysicianCentral Queensland Health | Rockhampton, Queensland Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer | Full-Time | Regional Queensland
n The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Palliative Medicine Specialist or Senior Medical Officer to join Central Queensland Health in Rockhampton.
n 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.
n 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.
n This is an opportunity to have a genuine influence on service development, clinical models and the delivery of palliative care for years to come.
n About the Role The successful clinician will provide specialist palliative care across both hospital and community settings, working within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
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- Supporting 150+ patients and their families across the Rockhampton region through community-based specialist palliative care
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- Providing specialist consultation across Rockhampton Hospital
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- Working alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner supporting both hospital and community services
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- Providing dedicated inpatient palliative care for symptom management and end-of-life care
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- Working collaboratively with oncology, medical, nursing and allied health teams
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- Supporting patients and families with complex symptom management and advance care planning
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- Contributing to multidisciplinary case review and clinical decision-making
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- Developing stronger links between hospital and community palliative care
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Specialist Palliative Medicine PhysicianCentral Queensland Health | Rockhampton, Queensland Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer | Full-Time | Regional Queensland
n The Opportunity Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Palliative Medicine Specialist or Senior Medical Officer to join Central Queensland Health in Rockhampton.
n 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.
n 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.
n This is an chance to have a genuine influence on service development,



clinical models and the delivery of palliative care for years to come.
n About the Role The successful clinician will provide specialist palliative care across both hospital and community settings, working within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
n Key responsibilities include:

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- Supporting 150+ patients and their families across the Rockhampton region through community-based specialist palliative care
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- Providing specialist consultation across Rockhampton Hospital
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- Working alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner supporting both hospital and community services
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- Providing dedicated inpatient palliative care for symptom management and end-of-life care
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- Working collaboratively with oncology, medical, nursing and allied health teams
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- Supporting patients and families with complex symptom management and advance care planning
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- Contributing to multidisciplinary case review and clinical decision-making
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- Developing stronger links between hospital and community palliative care
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Building a Regional Palliative Care Service This position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a unified regional palliative care model across Central Queensland.
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- Fitzroy Community Hospice
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- Gladstone Hospital
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- Emerald Hospital
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- Capricorn Coast Hospital
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- Rockhampton Hospital and community services
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The aim is to create a more connected, consistent and accessible specialist palliative care service across the Central Queensland Health network.
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- Medical leadership
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- Service redesign and development
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- Regional clinical pathways
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- Multidisciplinary collaboration
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- Quality improvement
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- Education and mentoring
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- Development of specialist palliative care across multiple sites
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About YouStaff Specialist – Palliative Medicine Applicants must have:

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- Registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
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- Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine, RACP (FAChPM), or equivalent
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- Applicants with extensive experience in Palliative Medicine may also be considered
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- MBBS or equivalent qualification eligible for registration in Australia
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- Commitment to ongoing CME and professional development
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Senior Medical Officer Applicants must have:

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- Registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
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- FRACGP or FACRRM
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- Extensive clinical experience in Palliative Medicine
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- MBBS or equivalent qualification eligible for registration in Australia
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- Commitment to ongoing CME and professional development
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Internationally trained doctors with appropriate specialist qualifications and significant palliative medicine experience are encouraged to enquire regarding eligibility for Australian registration.

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RemunerationTotal remuneration package of up to $562,473 per annum Depending on classification and experience, salary arrangements include:

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- $265,550 – $281,545 p.a. – L25–L27
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- $222,059 – $257,932 p.a. – L18–L24
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- $192,257 – $265,550 p.a. – L13–L25
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- $192,257 – $198,273 p.a. – L13–L14
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- 12.75% employer superannuation
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- 17.5% leave loading
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Additional remuneration may be available through overtime, on-call and other applicable allowances.

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Additional Benefits Central Queensland Health offers an attractive benefits package including:

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- Professional Development Leave and Allowance – $22,145 p.a. / 3.6 weeks
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- Motor vehicle allowance
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- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
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- Granted private practice arrangements
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- Professional indemnity cover
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- Accommodation provided, subject to conditions
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- Relocation assistance, subject to conditions
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- Overtime and on-call allowances
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- Generous salary sacrificing arrangements
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- Paid parental leave
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Discounted private health insurance
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- Fitness Passport
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Why Join Central Queensland Palliative Care?

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- Shape a developing regional palliative care service
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- Provide both community and inpatient specialist care
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- Support 150+ patients and families
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- Work alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner
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- Develop regional partnerships and clinical pathways
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- Contribute to medical leadership and service development
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- Work within a multidisciplinary environment
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- Participate in quality improvement and education
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- Access significant career development support
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- Receive relocation assistance and accommodation, subject to conditions
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Living & Working in Rockhampton

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Rockhampton is the major regional centre of Central Queensland and provides an excellent combination of career opportunity, affordability and lifestyle.
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- Affordable housing
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- Excellent schools and family amenities
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- Shopping, cafés and restaurants
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- Sporting and recreational facilities
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- Outdoor activities and national parks
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- Capricorn Coast beaches
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- Fishing, boating and water activities
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- Easy access to Yeppoon and the Great Barrier Reef region
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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
📍 Rockhampton