Rockhampton is one of Queensland’s major regional centres, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Capricorn Coast beaches and national parks. With a warm climate year-round, affordable housing and excellent schooling options, it’s an ideal location for families and those seeking work-life balance. The region combines the benefits of a large regional hub with a welcoming community atmosphere and outdoor lifestyle.
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed tertiary referral hospital serving Central Queensland. It provides a comprehensive range of specialist services, including Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, General Surgery and Geriatrics, and works closely with the University of Queensland and Central Queensland University in delivering medical education and training programs.
An opportunity is available for a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist to join a high-performing multidisciplinary cardiology unit delivering evidence-based care across the Coronary Care Unit, Cardiology Ward, Outpatient Clinics and Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory. The role includes participation in on-call and weekend rosters, outpatient services, procedural work, multidisciplinary meetings and outreach services, while also contributing to education, supervision and research within the department.
The department provides comprehensive cardiac services including Echocardiography, Stress Imaging, Cardiac CT, Heart Failure Management, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Chest Pain Assessment. A major unit expansion is currently underway, with a new state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory and expanded Cardiac Investigation Unit scheduled to open in 2026, increasing inpatient and procedural capacity.
Remuneration package highlightsTotal package up to $571k, plus:
- On-call, recall and penalty shift allowances
- Car allowance
- 3.6 weeks professional development leave annually
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Employee Assistance Program
Community Highlights
- Rockhampton is the major regional hub of Central Queensland, offering a relaxed lifestyle with strong community feel.
- Easy access to the Capricorn Coast, Great Keppel Island and outdoor recreation including fishing, boating and hiking.
- Affordable housing options compared to metropolitan centres.
- Strong schooling options including well-regarded private and public schools.
- Regional airport with direct flights to Brisbane and other major centres.
- Warm climate year-round with excellent work-life balance opportunities.
Selection Criteria
- FRACP or equivalent overseas qualification (e.g. CCT or CSCST).
- Overseas trained applicants assessed by RACP as substantially comparable are highly regarded.
- Subspecialty training in Interventional Cardiology.
- Evidence of participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Evidence of current PCI volumes in line with CSANZ competency requirements.
- Participation in primary PCI rosters and case volumes as per CSANZ guidelines.
- Demonstrated clinical and academic research experience.
- Experience working in a non-cardiothoracic surgical centre is highly desirable.
- Qualification in Cardiac CT and/or Cardiac MRI highly desirable.
- Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
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