About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. Specialist Medical Services include Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics.

About the role:

• Provide clinical leadership for Ophthalmology to support the delivery of key targets in relation to Ophthalmology services.
• Oversee the workforce and educational components for doctors in training within Ophthalmology.
• Implement and undertake teaching and educational initiatives and responsibilities.
• Provide quality leadership based on evidence-based practices and by demonstrating and enabling adequate communication to all stakeholders along the patient's continuum of care.
• Provide high level of interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral including the capacity to consult, negotiate and resolve conflict.
• Actively contribute to the multidisciplinary patient care team.
• Contribute to the establishment and fostering of relationships between the hospital and relevant community groups in order to provide information about the hospital and to ensure the continuum of care for the patient.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Ophthalmology with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is preferred.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $528,432 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $251,527 - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27)
• A salary rate between $210,332 - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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.

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:

1. Contact Senior Medical Workforce: [email protected]
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5E634928

Applications close: Monday, 2 June 2025

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