Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist (General Medicine)

Central Queensland Hospital and Hlth Svc; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 223,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Leave and Al­

Motor Vehicle Allowance

Overtime and on call allowances

Attraction and Retention Incentive

Furnished home

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Gladstone Hospital, part of the Queensland Government, seeks a General Medicine specialist to provide leadership, supervision, and education to trainees and junior doctors while supporting staff performance and development. The role focuses on delivering specialist services and advancing clinical governance.

You will participate in the 1:3 after-hours on-call roster, contribute to outreach and telehealth across Central Queensland, and engage in ongoing professional development and research in

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent with FRACP and ongoing CME participation.
• Demonstrated leadership in General Medicine with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead patient assessment, admission, ongoing management and discharge.
• Commitment to teaching and research in academic medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist General Medicine services and participate in the current 1:3 after-hours on-call roster.
• Lead teaching and supervision of medical trainees and students.
• Promote clinical governance, quality and safety improvements.
• Engage in outreach and telehealth across Central Queensland.

Skills

General Medicine leadership

Leadership

Medical education

Communication skills

Research & knowledge sharing

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRACP / Specialist registration

AHPRA registration

Job description

About us:Step into a service that is growing with the Gladstone region. As the healthcare hub for Gladstone and the Banana regions, Gladstone Hospital offers the opportunity to work across a broad and evolving service, with 70 inpatient beds and plans for further expansion. You'll be part of a diverse clinical environment spanning emergency, general medicine and surgery, maternity, paediatrics, HDU and coronary care, gynaecology, orthopaedics, palliative care, imaging and pathology.With 24/7 emergency care and a clear focus on developing towards Level 4 services and Destination 2030, there is plenty of opportunity to build your experience as the service continues to grow. For medical professionals, General Medicine also provides structured training and development through RACP Basic Physician Training, Work Based Assessment for IMGs and planned ACRRM support.About the role:Provide professional leadership, supervision and education to medical trainees, junior doctors and students, while supporting staff performance, development and workplace learning.Provide specialist General Medicine services, participate in the current 1:3 after-hours consultant on-call roster, support NEAT targets and contribute to outreach and telehealth services across Central Queensland.Promote evidence-based practice, clinical governance, risk management and continuous quality improvement, while maintaining compliance with relevant national standards and accreditation requirements.Deliver teaching and seminars, contribute to clinical research and academic medicine, and maintain ongoing professional development and college requirements.About you:MBBS or equivalent, specialist registration with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACP in General Medicine (FRACP), with current participation in relevant CME.Demonstrated high-level knowledge and skills in General Medicine, with the ability to lead patient assessment, admission, ongoing management, transfer and discharge, including emergency care.Proven ability to lead and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, with a commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.A demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and actively contribute to continuous quality, safety and service improvement.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstrated involvement in clinical education, research and knowledge sharing.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $572,732 p.a. is comprised of:A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a. (L25 - L27)A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a. (L18 - L24)12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)Motor Vehicle AllowanceOvertime and on call allowancesAttraction and Retention Incentive AllowanceInaccessibility incentive allowance of $6,900Furnished home is available with no weekly rent payableGenerous Salary SacrificingPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact Senior Medical Workforce: [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL6I693750Applications close: Monday, 9 November 2026#GladstoneThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.