Cardiologist Interventional

Santé Recruitment; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 336,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhampton Hospital Cardiology Unit in Central Queensland seeks a Specialist Cardiologist to deliver General and Interventional Cardiology across the Coronary Care Unit, Ward, clinics, and Cath Lab. You will help establish the new Interventional Cardiology service and shape care models for the region.

You will join a multidisciplinary cardiology model, contributing to governance, service development and education while the department grows into a leading regional cardiac centre of excellence.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold FRACP (Cardiology) or be an RACP Advanced Trainee eligible for fellowship within 6 months.
• International Medical Graduates must be assessed by RACP as Substantially Comparable or have an interview date confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver General and Interventional Cardiology across the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiology Ward, outpatient clinics and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.
• Play a key role in the commencement and establishment of Rockhampton Hospital's new Interventional Cardiology service.
• Help shape Models of Care, clinical pathways and future development of interventional capability across the region.
• Contribute to clinical leadership, governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and professional development of registrars, junior medical staff and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory staff.
• Work across a broad regional referral service as Rockhampton Hospital develops as a regional cardiac centre of excellence and major referral hub for Central Queensland.

Education

FRACP (Cardiology)

RACP Advanced Trainee eligible for fellowship within 6 months

International Medical Graduates assessed by RACP as Substantially Comparable or with an interview date confirmed

Job description

Staff Specialist

Major Regional Referral Hospital | $560,000+ p.a.

Escape to beautiful Central Queensland, Australia! Sitting on the east coast, offering a bush to beach lifestyle with your dream job opportunity.About us: Our significant cardiac expansion is now open, bringing together a state-of-the-art Cardiac Hybrid Theatre, expanded Cardiac Investigations Unit and dedicated 12-bed Cardiology Ward. These contemporary facilities are increasing access to specialist cardiac care locally and allowing more Central Queenslanders to receive the investigations, procedures and treatment they need closer to home.

The Cardiac Investigations Unit delivers a broad range of diagnostic services including echocardiography, exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, exercise stress testing, tilt table testing and ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring.

You’ll join a growing multidisciplinary team of Cardiac Physiologists, Cardiologists, Nursing, Administration and other health professionals, with opportunities to work across an expanding range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac services, develop advanced skills and contribute to the ongoing growth of cardiac care in Central Queensland.

About the role:

• Deliver General and Interventional Cardiology across the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiology Ward, outpatient clinics and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory.
• Play an important role in the commencement and establishment of Rockhampton Hospital's new Interventional Cardiology service.
• Help shape Models of Care, clinical pathways and the future development of interventional capability across the region.
• Contribute to clinical leadership, governance, quality improvement and service development.
• Participate in teaching, supervision and professional development of registrars, junior medical staff and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory staff.
• Work across a broad regional referral service as Rockhampton Hospital develops as a regional cardiac centre of excellence and major referral hub for Central Queensland.

About you:

We are seeking a Specialist Cardiologist with contemporary Interventional Cardiology experience, including current PCI practice and participation in primary PCI services, together with strong General Cardiology capability.

Importantly, we are looking for someone who wants to contribute beyond the procedural role – a specialist who is excited by the opportunity to help establish a new service from its commencement, develop capability and influence the future of specialist cardiac care for the region.

You will join a progressive and well-established Cardiology Unit at a time of major growth and transformation. The service is expanding both clinically and infrastructurally, positioning itself as the primary cardiac referral hub for the region.

Working within a multidisciplinary cardiology model, you will contribute to the delivery, development, and future planning of comprehensive non-invasive cardiology services.

Clinical Services

The Cardiology Service provides a broad range of diagnostic and outpatient services, including:

• Echocardiography
• Stress imaging
• Cardiac CT
• Heart failure services
• Cardiac rehabilitation programs
• Chest Pain Assessment Services

Following a significant capital investment, the department is currently progressing:

• Construction planning for a new state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
• Expansion of the Cardiac Investigation Unit
• Increased inpatient bed capacity

Your Role

• Coronary Care Unit
• Cardiology Ward
• Cardiac Investigation Unit
• Outpatient Clinics

You will play a key role in service development, clinical governance, and strategic planning for the non-invasive cardiology service, contributing to the department’s evolution into a leading regional cardiac centre.

Enjoy an outstanding coastal lifestyle in a vibrant regional city offering:

• Sunshine most days of the year
• Beautiful beaches and coastal living
• Riverbank parklands and outdoor recreation
• Easy access to nearby islands
• Excellent public and private schools
• A thriving cultural, dining, and community scene

This location offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle quality.

• Total package from $560,000+ p.a. (depending on experience and allowances)

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• FRACP (Cardiology)
• RACP Advanced Trainee eligible for fellowship within 6 months
• International Medical Graduates assessed by RACP as Substantially Comparable or with an interview date confirmed