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 professional 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 contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Career development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)Overtime and on call allowancesMotor Vehicle AllowanceOver-time and on-call allowancesAttraction and Retention Incentive AllowanceAccommodation provided and relocation assistance (conditions apply)Generous Salary SacrificingPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6I692542Applications close: Tuesday, 27 October 2026#Rockhampton #Medical #CQHHSThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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📌 Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist (Rehabilitation Medicine) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton