Palliative Care - Consultant

• QLD
• Summary

  Join a growing and revitalised Palliative Care service in Central Queensland - help shape a modern, patient-centred model of care while enjoying an exceptional regional lifestyle.

  • Play a key role in shaping and modernising a growing, patient-centred Palliative Care service across the region.
  • Enjoy flexible work, professional development, and career growth.
  • Live and work in a vibrant coastal region with excellent lifestyle amenities.

The Position

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Consultant in Palliative Care Medicine to join a rapidly developing service undergoing significant growth and modernisation. Guided by a newly appointed senior leader, the service is embracing a contemporary, patient-centred model of care. You will provide specialist inpatient, community and consultative Palliative Care, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, high-quality support across hospital, community and hospice settings. The role includes contributing to service planning, supporting education and workforce development, participating in the on-call roster and strengthening partnerships with regional providers. This position suits a specialist passionate about holistic palliative care, service improvement and delivering equitable healthcare in regional communities.

The Hospital

This is a modern regional referral facility offering a wide range of specialist services, including General Medicine, Medical Oncology, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and multiple surgical specialties. The facility collaborates closely with visiting specialists from tertiary centres and provides strong opportunities for career development, research, supervision and professional growth. The organisation supports flexible working arrangements, study leave, wellbeing programs and a healthy balance between professional and personal life.

The Location

Located on the stunning Capricorn Coast, Central Queensland offers an enviable lifestyle with easy access to beaches, national parks, islands and year-round warm weather. Residents enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly environment with excellent schools, affordable housing, outdoor recreation, and a vibrant cultural and café scene. The region combines the amenities of a growing city with a strong sense of community- ideal for professionals seeking career growth and an exceptional quality of life.

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent, with current registration (or eligibility for registration) with AHPRA.
• For Staff Specialist roles: Fellowship of the Australian Chapter of Palliative Medicine, RACP (FAChPM) or equivalent, with eligibility for Specialist registration.
• For Senior Medical Officer roles: Fellowship of RACGP or ACRRM with extensive experience in Palliative Care (Clinical Diploma highly regarded).
• Demonstrated expertise in Palliative Medicine across inpatient, community and consultative settings.

Apply now or contact Ashlea for a confidential discussion.