Interventional Cardiologist - Rockhampton, Queensland

Head Medical; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 480,000 - 562,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Medical in Central Queensland is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist to join a rapidly expanding cardiology service based at Rockhampton Hospital. The role encompasses both clinical practice and service development within a modern regional cardiac centre.

You will provide interventional and general cardiology services, including PCI, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and on-call duties, with teaching and research opportunities as the service grows.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• FRACP or overseas qualification.
• Interventional cardiology training aligned with CSANZ guidelines.
• Experience in PCI and interventional cardiology services.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team skills.
• Interest in teaching, research and clinical governance.
• Experience in Cardiac CT/MRI or non-surgical interventional centres is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventional and general cardiology services.
• Coronary care and inpatient cardiology.
• Outpatient clinics.
• Cardiac catheterisation laboratory sessions.
• On-call and weekend cardiology roster participation.
• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Contribution to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Involvement in research and service development initiatives.

Skills

Interventional cardiology

PCI experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and research

Clinical governance

Education

FRACP or overseas equivalent

Medical Board of Australia registration eligibility

Job description

Head Medical is seeking an Interventional Cardiologist to join a rapidly expanding Cardiology service in Central Queensland during an exciting period of transformational growth.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in shaping a developing regional cardiac centre, following significant investment in infrastructure and service expansion, including a new state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory. Based in Rockhampton, you will join a collaborative multidisciplinary Cardiology team delivering high-quality Interventional and General Cardiology services across a growing regional network, whilst enjoying an outstanding coastal Queensland lifestyle.

• Major service expansion including new Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory and increased inpatient capacity


• Academic, teaching and research opportunities with University of Queensland and CQ University


• Coastal Queensland lifestyle with access to beaches, islands, national parks and affordable living


• Attractive salary package up to $562K AUD (commensurate with experience) plus additional oncall allowance

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interventional Cardiologist seeking a mix of clinical practice, procedural work and service development within a modern regional cardiac service. You will be based at Rockhampton Hospital, the main referral hub for Central Queensland, serving a population of approximately 250,000 across regional and coastal communities.

You will provide Interventional and General Cardiology services including:

• Coronary care and inpatient cardiology


• Outpatient clinics


• Cardiac catheterisation laboratory sessions


• On-call and weekend cardiology roster participation


• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff


• Contribution to clinical governance, audit and quality improvement


• Involvement in research and service development initiatives

The service is undergoing significant expansion, with development of a new catheterisation laboratory, increased inpatient capacity, and strengthening of its interventional capability. This is a genuinely formative phase in the evolution of the department.

Requirements

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Interventional Cardiologist committed to high-quality patient care and service development.

You will have:

• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia


• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent overseas specialist qualifications (e.g. CCT (UK), CSCST (Ireland), ABIM Board Certification (USA), RCPSC (Canada), or Vocational Registration in NZ)


• Interventional Cardiology training aligned with CSANZ guidelines


• Experience in PCI and interventional cardiology services


• Strong communication and multidisciplinary team skills


• Interest in teaching, research and clinical governance

Additional experience in Cardiac CT, MRI or non-surgical interventional centres is highly desirable.

The Location

Rockhampton offers an outstanding regional lifestyle with easy access to the Capricorn Coast and Southern Great Barrier Reef.

• Coastal living with beaches and boating


• Outdoor lifestyle including fishing, hiking and national parks


• Affordable housing and excellent schooling options


• Easy connections to Brisbane and major Australian cities


• A warm climate and strong regional community