About the role
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.
About us
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, and 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
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