About us: 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. About the role: * Deliver specialist rehabilitation medicine to older people with complex medical and rehabilitation needs, across inpatient and ambulatory settings. * Lead clinical care and decision-making, including supervision of treating teams, expert input to Emergency Department presentations and supporting patient flow and bed capacity. * Provide clinical leadership and develop medical staff, supervising Registrars, PHOs and junior doctors while supporting performance, development and best practice. * Work across the multidisciplinary and community continuum, building strong partnerships to support coordinated care and better outcomes for older people across Central Queensland. * Drive education, innovation and knowledge sharing, contributing to staff and medical student teaching, research, clinical improvement and ongoing career development. About you: * Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery / Fellowship of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FAFRM), specialist registration/eligibility. * Proven ability to lead assessment, admission, ongoing management, transfer and discharge of patients with complex rehabilitation needs. * Demonstrated leadership skills,
sound clinical judgement and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. * Commitment to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice and creating opportunities for research and education within Rehabilitation Medicine. What we offer: Total remuneration value of up to $564,939 p.a. is comprised of: * A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a. (L18 - L24) * 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) * Overtime and on call allowances * Motor Vehicle Allowance * Over-time and on-call allowances * Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance * Accommodation provided and relocation assistance (conditions apply) * 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) RK6I692542 Applications close: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 Rockhampton Medical CQHHS
📌 Senior staff specialist / staff specialist (rehabilitation medicine) (Australia)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Australia