Visiting Specialist (Dermatology)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; Sur place; AUD 27 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional Development Leave and Arr

Research opportunities

Generous Salary Sacrificing

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Résumé du poste

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service in Rockhampton is recruiting a Dermatologist to lead regional dermatology services. You will deliver outpatient consultations, triage referrals, and contribute to occasional inpatient reviews while collaborating with a skilled multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical governance, evidence‑based practice, and development of regional care models to improve patient outcomes in Central Queensland.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and eligibility for Medical Board of Australia registration.
• Specialist registration or eligibility with AHPRA as Dermatologist; Fellowship with Australasian College of Dermatologists.
• Ongoing CME participation with relevant professional bodies and maintenance of CME program.

Responsabilités

• Lead and grow specialist dermatology services across Central Queensland.
• Deliver high-quality outpatient consultations and referral triage with occasional inpatient reviews.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including GP with a specialist interest, nursing, allied health, and primary care practitioners.
• Drive clinical excellence and service improvement through governance, quality initiatives and patient management plans.

Connaissances

Leadership

Clinical governance

Communication

Evidence-based practice

Formation

MBBS or equivalent

Fellowship - Dermatology

AHPRA registration/eligibility

Description du poste

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service - Rockhampton QLD

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and Central Queensland's principal referral hospital, providing a comprehensive range of specialist medical, surgical and critical care services, supported by visiting specialists from Queensland's tertiary hospitals. Its modern Cancer Care Unit delivers advanced treatment for local patients, while smaller regional and rural facilities refer patients to Rockhampton for specialist care and investigations.

With strong links to The University of Queensland's Central Queensland Rural Clinical School and CQUniversity, the hospital is committed to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Its active Medical Education Unit and registrar training programs support a strong focus on growing and retaining the region's medical workforce.

About the role:

• Lead and grow specialist dermatology services across Central Queensland, helping shape future models of care for a diverse regional population.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care through new and review outpatient consultations, referral triage and occasional inpatient reviews.
• Work collaboratively with a skilled multidisciplinary team, including a GP with a special interest in dermatology, experienced nursing and allied health professionals, and primary care practitioners.
• Drive clinical excellence and service improvement through evidence-based practice, clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives and comprehensive patient management plans.

About you:

• A Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Specialist registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA as a Dermatologist, with Fellowship of the Australasian College of Dermatologists.
• Ongoing enrolment in and maintenance of a continuing medical education (CME) program with the relevant professional bodies.
• Eligibility for a Visiting Specialist or Visiting Senior Specialist appointment, including registration under the National Law and ongoing private practice costs.
• Strong professional and leadership capabilities, including patient-focused care, ethical behaviour, accountability, effective communication, collaboration, emotional intelligence and sound clinical decision-making.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $27,287 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $208.07 - $227.62 p.h. (VS.01-VS.04)
• An hourly rate of $247.29 p.h. (VSS.01)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances
• Research opportunities
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine 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.

Applications close: Tuesday, 24 November 2026