About us:

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides Intensive Care Services for the city of Rockhampton and the district - including Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela and Longreach. As a regional facility the Department provides care to a mix of adult and paediatric patients with 450-650 presentations a year, including 60-100 paediatric admissions per year.

About the role:

The Staff Specialist is responsible for:

• Provision of high-quality clinical services as part of the Intensive Care Unit.
• Education of medical staff and students, allied health, interested community groups and nursing staff.
• Active participation in patient safety, audit, research and service planning activities.
• Assist the Director of Intensive Care Unit in general running of the Unit.

The provision of services to Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) is provided as one service across multiple sites. In order to meet service needs the Specialist may be required to provide clinical services at any facility within CQHHS, in line with the clinical services capability of that facility.

About you:

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Intensive Care Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand (FCICM).
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

What we offer:

Salary information:

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

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

Other benefits include:

• 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
• 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.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5F644859

Applications close: Monday, 21 July 2025

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