Regional Palliative Medicine Specialist — Lead Care

Sante Recruitment; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 192,000 - 562,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development leave

Relocation assistance

Accommodation provided

Private health insurance discounts

Job summary

Central Queensland Health in Rockhampton, Queensland, seeks a Palliative Medicine Specialist or Senior Medical Officer to join the regional team. The role spans hospital and community settings within an experienced multidisciplinary service.

You will provide inpatient and community palliative care, lead clinical practice, contribute to service design and regional pathways, and support 150+ patients and families across Central Queensland.

Qualifications

• Registration or eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine, RACP (FAChPM), or equivalent.
• MBBS or equivalent qualification eligible for registration in Australia.
• Commitment to ongoing CME and professional development.
• FRACGP or FACRRM for Senior Medical Officer applicants.

Responsibilities

• Supporting 150+ patients and their families across the Rockhampton region through community-based specialist palliative care.
• Providing specialist consultation across Rockhampton Hospital.
• Working alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner supporting both hospital and community services.
• Providing dedicated inpatient palliative care for symptom management and end-of-life care.
• Working collaboratively with oncology, medical, nursing and allied health teams.
• Supporting patients and families with complex symptom management and advance care planning.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary case review and clinical decision-making.
• Developing stronger links between hospital and community palliative care.

Skills

Palliative care

CME commitment

Education

MBBS or equivalent qualification

FAChPM or equivalent

Job description

Central Queensland Health in Rockhampton, Queensland, seeks a Palliative Medicine Specialist or Senior Medical Officer to join the regional team. The role spans hospital and community settings within an experienced multidisciplinary service.

You will provide inpatient and community palliative care, lead clinical practice, contribute to service design and regional pathways, and support 150+ patients and families across Central Queensland.