Consultant Geriatrician
Full-Time Opportunity | Regional Queensland | Excellent Teaching & Career Development
An exciting opportunity is available for a Consultant Geriatrician to join a dynamic and high-performing Geriatric Medicine team within a major regional Queensland health service.
This role offers the chance to deliver comprehensive care to aged and frail patients across:
* Acute care
* Sub-acute services
* Perioperative medicine
* Community-based programs
You will join a collaborative and progressive department committed to excellence in patient care, education, and service development.
The Hospital
This major regional hospital:
* Has approximately 331 beds
* Is the largest hospital within the health service
* Provides a broad range of specialist medical services
The hospital has a strong focus on:
* Medical education
* Registrar and physician training
* Workforce development and clinical excellence
The service is:
* Accredited for:
* Royal Australasian College of Physicians Basic Physician Training
* A host site for the:
* Royal Australasian College of Physicians Divisional Clinical Examination
Strong academic affiliations include:
* The University of Queensland – Central Queensland Rural Clinical School
* Central Queensland University
The hospital also maintains an active Medical Education Unit with a significant commitment to teaching, supervision, and professional development.
The Opportunity
As a Consultant Geriatrician, you will:
* Deliver specialist geriatric medicine services across inpatient and community settings
* Participate in multidisciplinary care models focused on frailty and complex ageing
* Contribute to perioperative and sub-acute medicine services
* Support teaching, supervision, and mentoring of junior medical staff and trainees
* Participate in quality improvement and service innovation initiatives
This is an excellent role for clinicians seeking a rewarding mix of clinical care, teaching, and regional lifestyle.
Requirements
* Specialist registration with AHPRA
* Fellowship of the:
* Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP)
The following candidates are strongly encouraged to apply:
* Advanced trainees attaining Fellowship within the next 6 months
* International Medical Graduates assessed as **Substantially Comparable** by RACP
* Specialists from:
* New Zealand
* United Kingdom
* Ireland
* Canada
* United States
* South Africa
* Hong Kong
Specialists with 1–2 years post-fellowship experience are encouraged to enquire.
Consultants with Rehabilitation Medicine backgrounds and interest in Geriatric Medicine are also welcome to apply.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* Diverse and rewarding Geriatric Medicine practice
* Strong focus on education and physician training
* Excellent support for professional development
* Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
* Attractive regional Queensland lifestyle and affordability
* Opportunity to make a genuine impact in regional healthcare delivery
