Consultant Geriatrician
Full-Time Opportunity | Regional Queensland | Excellent Teaching & Career Development
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Geriatrician to join a dynamic and high-performing Geriatric Medicine team within a major regional Queensland health service.
This role offers the chance to deliver comprehensive care to aged and frail patients across:
Acute care
Sub-acute services
Perioperative medicine
Community-based programs
You will join a collaborative and progressive department committed to excellence in patient care, education, and service development.
The Hospital
This Major Regional Hospital
Has approximately 331 beds
Is the largest hospital within the health service
Provides a broad range of specialist medical services
The Hospital Has a Solid Focus On
Medical education
Registrar and physician training
Workforce development and clinical excellence
The Service Is
Accredited for:
Royal Australasian College of Physicians Basic Physician Training
A host site for the:
Royal Australasian College of Physicians Divisional Clinical Examination
Strong Academic Affiliations Include
The University of Queensland – Central Queensland Rural Clinical School
Central Queensland University
The hospital also maintains an active Medical Education Unit with a significant commitment to teaching, supervision, and professional development.
The Opportunity
As a Consultant Geriatrician, You Will
Deliver specialist geriatric medicine services across inpatient and community settings
Participate in multidisciplinary care models focused on frailty and complex ageing
Contribute to perioperative and sub-acute medicine services
Support teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees
Participate in quality improvement and service innovation initiatives
This is an excellent role for clinicians seeking a rewarding mix of clinical care, teaching, and regional lifestyle.
Requirements
Specialist registration with AHPRA
Fellowship of the:
Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
The Following Candidates Are Strongly Encouraged To Apply
Advanced trainees attaining Fellowship within the next 6 months
International Medical Graduates assessed as **Substantially Comparable** by RACP
Specialists from:
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States
South Africa
Hong Kong
Specialists with 1–2 years post-fellowship experience are encouraged to enquire.
Consultants with Rehabilitation Medicine backgrounds and interest in Geriatric Medicine are also welcome to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Diverse and rewarding Geriatric Medicine practice
Strong focus on education and physician training
Excellent support for professional development
Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Attractive regional Queensland lifestyle and affordability
Opportunity to make a genuine impact in regional healthcare delivery
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