About us

Gladstone Hospital Emergency department is transitioning into newly constructed $42 million state of art emergency department. The Hospital is a 70-bed facility providing a diverse range of general and specialist inpatient, outpatient, emergency, maternity and community-based services.

Supported by approximately 282 full-time equivalent staff, the hospital delivers comprehensive care across acute, community and primary healthcare, including general medicine and surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health and allied health services.

About the role

Develop and implement a contemporary, evidence-based model of care that delivers safe, productive and patient-focused emergency services across Gladstone Hospital.

Provide high-quality emergency medical care, support clinical governance, and drive quality improvement, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support the Director of Emergency Medicine while supervising and mentoring medical, nursing and allied health staff, including specialist trainees, junior doctors and medical students.

Strengthen emergency medicine services across Central Queensland, including providing clinical support through Telehealth and working across CQ Health facilities as required.

Contribute to clinical audits, research, professional development and the delivery of specialist training programs, including pathways towards FACEM and FACRRM.

About you

Mandatory: MBBS or equivalent to be eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). *Additional requirements listed on the Role Description.

Leadership skills which prioritise quality, safety and risk and supports continuous improvement.

Significant clinical experience and skills in the provision of emergency medical care; Sound understanding of contemporary Emergency Department models of care.





Demonstrated ability to lead service improvement through forms of quality improvement activities.

Developed leadership skills and the ability to liaise and negotiate with professional staff, the public and others.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $652,478 p.a. is comprised of:

A salary rate between $193,191 - $199,233 p.a. (L13 - L14)

A salary rate between $193,191 - $223,136 p.a. (L13 - L18)

A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a. (L18 - L24)

A salary rate between $259,187 - $266,839 p.a. (L18 - L25)

A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a. (L25 - L27)

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)

Motor Vehicle Allowance

Emergency Department Specialty Allowance

Inaccessibility Incentive Allowance of $6,900 p.a.

Overtime and on call allowances

Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance

Generous Salary Sacrificing

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

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.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance

Contact Senior Medical Workforce: [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6I692959

Applications close: Monday, 2 November 2026

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📌 Senior Staff Specialist/Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer - Emergency (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton