Job Description
Specialist Palliative Medicine PhysicianCentral Queensland Health | Rockhampton, Queensland Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer | Full-Time | Regional Queensland
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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.
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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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You Will Work Towards Stronger Partnerships With
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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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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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Remuneration
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Total 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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*****% 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
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Central Queensland Health offers an attractive perks 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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This is more than a conventional specialist appointment. You will be joining at a time when the service is actively changing and growing, giving you the opportunity to help determine how specialist palliative care is delivered across Central Queensland.
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You Will Have The Opportunity To
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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 educationAccess significant professional 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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The city offers a relaxed regional lifestyle with access to:
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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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International Medical Graduates are encouraged to enquire regarding eligibility for AHPRA specialist registration.

📌 Staff Specialist Palliative Medicine (Rockhampton)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 Rockhampton