Job Description

CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST - REGIONAL TERTIARY HOSPITAL | NORTH QUEENSLAND Permanent Full-Time | Competitive Queensland Health Remuneration | Overseas-Trained Specialists Welcome

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The Opportunity

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We are recruiting on behalf of a leading public tertiary referral hospital in North Queensland, seeking an experienced Consultant Radiologist to join a well-established and expanding Medical Imaging Department on a permanent full time basis.

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This is a rare opportunity to take on a substantive staff specialist role in a busy, fully equipped department - delivering high-impact diagnostic services across a broad and diverse patient population in one of Queensland's most dynamic regional centres.

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The Hospital

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This 320-bed tertiary referral facility serves a catchment population of approximately 135,000 across a large geographic region, including metropolitan, rural, and remote communities. The hospital underwent a major $405 million redevelopment and now operates as a comprehensive, modern health service offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care - including a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care, oncology, cardiac services, surgical services, orthopaedics, renal, paediatrics, women's health, and more.

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As the principal referral centre for its region, the hospital attracts complex, high-acuity cases that provide genuine clinical breadth and professional challenge.

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The Medical Imaging Department

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The department is a full-service, high-volume medical imaging unit operating across a wide range of modalities:

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- General Radiography (CR and DR)
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- Computed Tomography - including Dual Source CT
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- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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- Ultrasound
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- Interventional Fluoroscopy
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- Cardiac Catheter Laboratory
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- Theatre Imaging (II)
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The department is well-resourced with modern equipment and supports a multidisciplinary team including radiologists, radiographers, and sonographers. The imaging team currently includes consultant radiologists, sonographers, and RANZCR-accredited registrars, providing a collegial and well-supported working environment. The role offers genuine variety - from routine diagnostic work through to interventional and subspecialty reporting - with access to Queensland Health's broader networks for peer collaboration and CPD.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Reporting across all imaging modalities appropriate to scope of practice
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- Providing specialist consultation and clinical advice to referring teams
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- Participating in departmental quality, governance, and teaching activities
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- Supporting training of junior medical staff and registrars where applicable
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- Contributing to after-hours on-call arrangements as rostered
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What's on Offer

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- Competitive Queensland Health Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist remuneration
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- 5 weeks annual leave + professional development leave
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- Salary packaging options
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- Generous relocation assistance for interstate or international candidates
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- Accommodation support available for suitable candidates
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- Access to Queensland Health professional development programs
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- Supportive, collegiate team environment
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- Exceptional lifestyle - quick gateway to the Whitsundays, offering world-class beaches, reef access, a strong community feel, and an affordable cost of living
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Requirements

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- MBBS or equivalent
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- Fellowship of RANZCR (FRANZCR) - or eligible for specialist recognition via AHPRA
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- Broad general radiology reporting capability; subspecialty skills an advantage
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- Strong communication and teamwork skills
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- Commitment to high standards of patient care
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Overseas-Trained Specialists - Expedited Pathway

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We actively support internationally qualified radiologists in navigating the AHPRA specialist recognition process. Depending on your qualifications, training, and country of origin, you may be eligible for the Expedited Pathway - which offers a streamlined assessment for specialists whose training is deemed substantially comparable to Australian standards, significantly reducing the time to full registration.

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Our team provides personalised guidance throughout your application, from documentation preparation through to employment commencement. If you hold fellowship with an AHPRA-recognised overseas specialist medical college, we encourage you to reach out to discuss your eligibility.

📌 CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST - REGIONAL TERTIARY HOSPITAL | NORTH QLD (Queensland)
🏢 Mediix
📍 Queensland