At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver expert Obstetrics and Gynaecology care while mentoring junior doctors and improving services.
- Company: Join Central Queensland Health, a leader in women's healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous professional development allowance, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Enjoy a rewarding career with excellent growth opportunities and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on women's health in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 14 $ per hour.
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service delivers Obstetrics and Gynaecology services through a connected network of hospitals and community clinics, with Rockhampton Hospital serving as the region's major referral centre. Our service offers a diverse and rewarding clinical environment, including:
- Over 1,200 births annually, supported by high-risk maternity clinics, continuity midwifery teams and a Level 4 Special Care Nursery.
- Advanced gynaecological services, including Level 5 laparoscopic surgery, major gynaecological procedures, uro-gynaecology and colposcopy.
- 12–14 scheduled theatre lists per fortnight, alongside daily antenatal and gynaecology clinics.
- RANZCOG-accredited registrar training, with opportunities to support the next generation of medical professionals.
About the role: As a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist, you'll deliver expert Obstetrics and Gynaecology care while contributing to the leadership, development and continued improvement of services across Central Queensland. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Provide specialist care across inpatient, outpatient, surgical and maternity services.
- Work collaboratively across metropolitan-style referral services, regional hospitals and rural outreach clinics.
- Mentor and supervise junior doctors, registrars, medical students and multidisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to clinical governance, research, education and service improvement initiatives.
- Help shape the delivery of safe, accessible and contemporary women's healthcare across our region.
What we offer: Enjoy a rewarding specialist career with benefits that recognise your expertise.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contributions.
- 3.6 weeks professional development leave annually.
- $22,145 annual professional development allowance.
- Motor vehicle allowance.
- Overtime and on-call allowances.
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements).
- Salary packaging and 17.5% annual leave loading.
About you: We're looking for an experienced Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist who brings clinical expertise, collaborative leadership and a genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes. You'll demonstrate:
- Extensive experience delivering high-quality specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology care.
- Strong clinical judgement, including managing complex and emergency presentations.
- Effective communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
- Commitment to clinical safety, quality improvement, teaching and research.
- Registration or eligibility for specialist registration in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with AHPRA, generally requiring RANZCOG Fellowship.
Ready to take the next step in your specialist career? Join Central Queensland Health and make a lasting impact on women's healthcare across our region.
Total remuneration value of up to $283,738 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $128.61 - $136.23 p.h. (L25-L27)
- An hourly rate between $107.95 - $124.98 p.h. (L18-L24)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
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
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