Geriatrician

Sante Recruitment; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment invites applications for a Consultant Geriatrician in regional Queensland. The role delivers specialist geriatric care across inpatient and community settings and supports teaching, supervision, and research within a dynamic health service.

You will work within an academic-affiliated hospital, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to education, clinical excellence, and service development in a regional context.

Qualifications

• Specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
• Experience in geriatric medicine and teaching is preferred.
• Willingness to work in regional Queensland and contribute to education.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Engage in quality improvement and service development initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Senior Clinician

Education

FRACP

Job description

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 Strong 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