FACEM Opportunities – Rockhampton | Private Emergency Health Australia (PEHA)
- Private Emergency Health Australia (PEHA)
- Rockhampton QLD, Australia
Job Description
Are you a FACEM based in regional Queensland, or considering making the move?
Private Emergency Health Australia (PEHA) is a FACEM-founded and FACEM-led business delivering expert management of private emergency departments across metropolitan, regional, and rural Australia. Built by emergency physicians for emergency physicians, PEHA understands what makes ED work sustainable - and what doesn't.
We currently have opportunities open to FACEMs living in, or looking to relocate to, Rockhampton - the heart of Central Queensland and gateway to the Capricorn Coast.
Whether you're seeking a full-time, part-time, or ad hoc engagement, we're genuinely interested in finding an arrangement that works for you.
What PEHA Offers
At PEHA, our focus is on reducing the administrative burden on our doctors, supporting their wellbeing, and fostering long-term career goals.
- 0800–2200 opening hours - no on-call
- Flexible rosters designed around your lifestyle and/or public appointment
- Excellent remuneration and benefits
- Leadership, mentoring, and entrepreneurial opportunities
- Tailored induction and ongoing education
- A collegial, medically led culture with no excessive administrative burden
- Same-day access to investigations including MRI, ECHO, EST, and interventional radiology
- Engaged specialists who are responsive and willing to admit
- A private ED environment free from the overcrowding and bed-block pressures of the public system
Innovate With Us
- Join our AI scribing program
- Explore new models of care in a business that genuinely listens to new ideas
- Learn how to innovate across both private and public healthcare enterprises
Life in Rockhampton
Rockhampton offers real lifestyle benefits for doctors and their families: a lower cost of living, shorter commutes, and a genuine sense of community. Many doctors find that relocating regionally transforms not just their career, but their quality of life.
Known as the Beef Capital of Australia and steeped in Gold Rush-era history, Rockhampton sits on the banks of the Fitzroy River and straddles the Tropic of Capricorn - quite literally the heart of Central Queensland. It's a city that pairs country charm with genuine amenity: CQUniversity's home campus, a well-regarded regional hospital precinct, good schools, and an airport with direct flights to Brisbane and beyond.
Outside of work, there's plenty to explore - Mount Archer National Park for hiking and views over the city, the Botanic Gardens and free Rockhampton Zoo, Capricorn Caves just north of town, and the beaches, islands, and reef access of nearby Yeppoon and the Capricorn Coast only a short drive away.
Whether you're drawn to coastal living, outdoor adventure, or simply more space and a slower pace, regional Queensland delivers. From the tropical north in Townsville, through the heart of Central Queensland in Rockhampton and Mackay, to the laid-back charm of Bundaberg, working locally means putting down roots, building long-term patient relationships, and becoming a meaningful part of the community you serve.
Connect to learn more
If you are interested in learning more, we would love to hear from you.
Email [email protected] and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
Visit www.peha.com.au to learn more about our vision and initiatives.
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Established in 2017, Private Emergency Health Australia (PEHA) is the largest provider of outsourced private emergency departments to hospital partners within Australia. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Emergency Departments and providing a superior level of emergency care to patients, PEHA prides itself on short wait times, expert care, personalised service, and excellent follow-up.
