Be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team making a real difference in the lives of older patients across Central Queensland. Work in a region where you can combine a rewarding career with an enviable coastal lifestyle.
* Total package up to AUD $528,432 p.a. ( depending on experience) including car allowance, professional development funding, and generous leave entitlements
* Lead and shape Geriatric services across acute, sub-acute, perioperative, outreach, and community-based care
* Permanent full-time role at a leading regional hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and growing multidisciplinary teams
* Live and work in beautiful Central Queensland, with easy access to the coast, reef, and hinterland
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing and evolving Geriatric Medicine team delivering care across hospital and community settings. The role includes:
* Leading and contributing to comprehensive geriatric care
* Supporting Orthogeriatric services, complex patient management and discharge planning
* Supervising and mentoring resident doctors, allied health professionals, and students
* Contributing to service improvement, education, and outreach activities across the region
Requirements
* Eligible applicants will hold FRACP in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent international qualifications, such as CCT in Geriatric Medicine (UK), CSCST in Geriatric Medicine (Ireland), or Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine (USA), with completion of accredited specialist training programmes in their respective countries.
* Eligibility for specialist registration with AHPRA
* Commitment to quality, safety, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration
* Willingness to participate in regional outreach clinics and contribute to the strategic development of the service
The Location
Located on the banks of the Fitzroy River and just 30 minutes from the Capricorn Coast, Rockhampton is a regional city that offers the perfect balance of career, community, and coastal lifestyle. As the unofficial capital of Central Queensland, it’s a vibrant, well-connected hub with excellent services and a relaxed pace of life. Rockhampton is an ideal location for families, offering affordable and spacious housing in safe, welcoming neighbourhoods. The region boasts a range of high-quality public and private schools, as well as kindergartens and early childhood centres. For those pursuing higher education, the city is home to Central Queensland University (CQU) and also supports medical education through the UQ Rural Clinical School. Families can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with access to parks, bike trails, swimming pools, wildlife sanctuaries, and lively weekend markets - all set within a relaxed, community-focused environment.
* Easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, with snorkelling, diving, and island-hopping at your doorstep
* Enjoy bushwalks, national parks, and waterfalls in nearby Mount Archer and Byfield
* Explore the stunning Capricorn Caves, go kayaking on the Fitzroy River, or take a day trip to Great Keppel Island
* A growing café, dining, and arts scene, plus regular cultural festivals and farmers markets
* Daily flights to Brisbane (just over an hour), plus road and rail links for easy travel
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.
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