This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Workforce Attraction Incentive Guideline Scheme ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives )

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region. Rockhampton Hospital will play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cq/destination-2030 )¹. We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders.

The Rockhampton Hospital has four operating theatres and two procedure rooms. The operating theatre complex is supported by a 10 bed ICU/HDU.  The Department is accredited for specialist training and is heavily involved in teaching and research.  Rockhampton Hospital performed 6,771 elective surgeries during 2021 financial year. Our highly skilled theatre staff also delivered 3,398 emergency surgeries.

About the role:

This is an exciting prospect to further develop the long-standing Urology Services in Central Queensland.  For the last 5 years, a Service Level Agreement, with the Princess Alexandra Hospital within Metro South, has provided this service.  Our future plans involve a stand-alone Urological unit. The appointed Surgeons will join a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) to contribute toward the realisation of this vision. 

About you:

To be successful in this role you must have MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in Urology with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). In general, this will require Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in the speciality of Urology.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $514,421 p.a. is comprised of:

Other benefits include: Staff Specialist

• Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Professional Development Allowance ($21,500 p.a.)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Over-time and on-call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
  (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
• A salary between $204,206 - $258,910 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include: Visiting Specialist

• VMO Fuel Allowance
• Professional Development Allowance (minimum appointment 12 hours per fortnight to be eligible)
• A salary between $180.46 - $214.47 p.h.
• 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.

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 Recruitment Services @ CQ Health ( mailto:[email protected] ) and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4B545405

Applications close: Wednesday, 27 March 2024