At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-level cardiac diagnostics and contribute to service development in a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Central Queensland Health, dedicated to innovative cardiac care and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work-life balance, ongoing professional development, and generous leave options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with exciting opportunities in the evolving Cardiac Catheterisation Lab.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on cardiac care while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in Rockhampton.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in science, advanced cardiac diagnostics experience, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 64.64 - 69.55 $ per hour.
By applying to be a Senior Cardiac Physiologist with Central Queensland Health, you're choosing to step into a role that genuinely values your expertise and supports your professional growth. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver high-level cardiac diagnostics to both inpatients and outpatients, while contributing to education, quality improvement and service development that shapes cardiac care across Central Queensland. With opportunities spanning echocardiography, pacing, non-invasive testing and the evolving Cardiac Catheterisation Lab, your work will be varied, impactful and future-focused.
Beyond the workplace, Rockhampton offers an affordable regional lifestyle - more space, shorter commutes and lower living costs - giving you the freedom to build a rewarding career while enjoying a balanced, connected way of life.
The Cardiac Investigations Unit offers a range of cardiac diagnostic services including:
- echocardiography
- exercise and dobutamine stress echocardiography
- transoesophageal echocardiography
- exercise stress testing
- tilt table testing
- ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring
Expansion to Cardiac Services will see a Cardiac Catheterisation Lab (CCL) commence in 2026 with Cardiac Physiologist led haemodynamic monitoring.
About the role:
- Deliver senior-level cardiac investigations across assigned clinical portfolios including echocardiography, pacing, non-invasive testing and Cath Lab services.
- Maintain flexibility across modalities to ensure patient-centred, timely and responsive care.
- Provide diagnostic services to both inpatient and outpatient caseloads.
- Contribute to the delivery of future outreach clinics across Central Queensland Health.
- Support service development, education and quality initiatives within Cardiac Investigations.
About you:
- You hold a relevant tertiary qualification in science or applied science with a strong component of human anatomy and physiology.
- You have advanced experience in cardiac diagnostics and senior clinical practice.
- You demonstrate leadership in education, quality improvement or service development.
- You communicate confidently and work collaboratively across teams.
- You’re adaptable, patient-focused and committed to regional health outcomes.
- You’re motivated to contribute to the growth of cardiac services in Central Queensland.
What we offer:
- Permanent/Temporary Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
- Casual An hourly rate between $80.80 - $86.94 p.h. (including 25% casual loading)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
Additional Benefits:
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- 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 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 Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6A673102
Applications close: Monday, 21 December 2026
Further information:
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