Consultant Palliative Care Physician | Major Regional Referral Hospital | Queensland

The Opportunity

We are working closely with a major regional referral hospital in Queensland and are keen to connect with Palliative Care Physicians interested in full-time opportunities within an established and expanding service. The department provides specialist inpatient and consultation palliative care across a large and diverse regional catchment. Consultants work closely with Oncology, General Medicine and community services to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care. This role will appeal to Physicians seeking professional depth, regional impact and long-term stability within a substantial referral centre.

The Hospital & Service

This is a 300-bed regional referral hospital serving as the principal acute care facility for Central Queensland.

The palliative care service includes:

- Inpatient palliative care capacity
- Acute hospital consultation service
- Community-based palliative programs
- Close collaboration with Oncology, Haematology and General Medicine
- Multidisciplinary team support including specialist nurses and allied health
- Regional referral responsibilities





The hospital functions as the primary specialist centre for a wide geographic region and supports complex and high-need patient populations.

Why Consider This Role

- Major regional referral hospital
- Integrated inpatient and community model
- Strong Oncology interface
- Broad regional clinical impact
- Structured MDT workplace
- Substantially comparable pathway supported

For interstate or international applicants, the RACP specialist assessment and AHPRA registration pathway can be clearly structured and supported.

The Location

Based in a well-established regional centre in Queensland, the area offers short commute times, strong schooling options and access to coastline and outdoor recreation. The lifestyle combines regional space with solid infrastructure and connectivity.

Requirements

- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Palliative Medicine)
- Specialist Registration with AHPRA (or eligibility)
- International Medical Graduates assessed by RACP as substantially comparable

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