Job Description

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

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Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services (GARS) delivers specialised, interdisciplinary care for patients requiring rehabilitation and geriatric support across Central Queensland. Based in a purpose-built 16-bed facility in Rockhampton, the service provides care across inpatient, ambulatory and outreach settings, supporting patients through different stages of their rehabilitation and recovery. GARS brings together a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care across these settings.

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About us

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Geriatric and Rehabilitation Services (GARS) delivers specialised, interdisciplinary care for patients requiring rehabilitation and geriatric support across Central Queensland. Based in a purpose-built 16-bed facility in Rockhampton, the service provides care across inpatient, ambulatory and outreach settings, supporting patients through different stages of their rehabilitation and recovery. GARS brings together a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated care across these settings.

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About the role

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- Deliver specialist rehabilitation medicine to older people with complex medical and rehabilitation needs, across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
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- Lead clinical care and decision‐making, including supervision of treating teams, expert input to Emergency Department presentations and supporting patient flow and bed capacity.
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- Provide clinical leadership and develop medical staff, supervising Registrars, PHOs and junior doctors while supporting performance, development and best practice.
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- Work across the multidisciplinary and community continuum, building strong partnerships to support coordinated care and better outcomes for older people across Central Queensland.
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- Drive education, innovation and knowledge sharing,



contributing to staff and medical student teaching, research, clinical improvement and ongoing professional development.
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About you

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- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Fellowship of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM), specialist registration/eligibility.
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- Proven ability to lead assessment, admission, ongoing management, transfer and discharge of patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
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- Demonstrated leadership skills, sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
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- Commitment to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice and creating opportunities for research and education within Rehabilitation Medicine.
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What we offer

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Total remuneration value of up to $564,939 p.a. is comprised of:

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- A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a. (L18 – L24)
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- A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a. (L25 – L27)
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- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
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- 17.5% leave loading
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Extra benefits

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- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
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- Overtime and on call allowances
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- Motor Vehicle Allowance
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- Over‐time and on‐call allowances
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- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
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- Accommodation provided and relocation assistance (conditions apply)
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- Generous Salary Sacrificing
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- Paid Parental Leave
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Discounted Private Health Insurance
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- Fitness Passport
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Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

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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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Applications close

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Applications close: Tuesday, 27 October 2026

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📌 Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist (Rehabilitation Medicine) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
📍 Rockhampton