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 Deputy Director of Intensive Care Services will assist the Clinical Director of Intensive Care Services, Rockhampton Hospital, as a:
Leader: Connect and build trust with a shared vision and mission inspiring medical staff to optimise performance and maintain their engagement within the department. Innovator: assist with the establishment, growth and sustainability of the service. Manager: assist by assertively driving service productivity under evidence-based decision- making focussed on achieving better outcomes. Team-member: Be a consistently active contributor in a multidisciplinary patient care team maintaining a clear culture of accountability.
About you:
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. 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.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $559,860 p.a. is comprised of:
A salary rate between $259,072 - $274,678 p.a. (L25-L27)A salary rate between $216,643 - $251,642 p.a. (L18-L24)12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a.)Overtime and on call allowancesMotor Vehicle AllowanceAttraction and Retention Incentive AllowanceClinical manager allowanceGenerous Salary SacrificingPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness 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:
Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.auQuote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6A674042
Applications close: Wednesday, 4 February 2026
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