Senior Medical Officer

4 weeks ago

Emerald, Australia Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Full time
About us

Blackwater Hospital is a 16-bed facility, including four aged care beds, delivering acute inpatient, emergency, pharmacy, and outpatient services to the community. The team has transitioned into a brand-new, modern facility. Visiting Allied Health services such as podiatry, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and psychiatric care complement the hospital's offerings, alongside community health clinics in antenatal, dietetics, child health, diabetes, immunisation, and women's health.

About the role

The Senior Medical Officer delivers high-quality primary and secondary medical services at the Blackwater Multi-Purpose Health Service, with a strong focus on patient safety, continuous improvement, and supporting the professional development of fellow clinicians. Flexible roster options are available, including fly-in/fly-out or drive-in/drive-out arrangements (travel at employee\'s cost). As part of CQHHS, the role may involve providing clinical services across multiple facilities in line with service needs, including Rockhampton, Gladstone, Emerald, Biloela, Capricorn Coast, Mount Morgan, Baralaba, Theodore, Springsure, Moura, North Rockhampton Nursing Centre, Eventide, and Rockhampton Mental Health Service.

About you
  • Mandatory qualification/s: MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. The incumbent is required to maintain registration with the Medical Board of Australia at all times.
  • Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: FACRRM or FRACGP or evidence of significant progress as an ACRRM or RACGP
  • Advanced skills in the following will be favourably considered:
    • Obstetrics i.e., DRANZCOG (Advanced)
    • Anaesthetics i.e.: JCCA
    • Surgery
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Paediatrics
  • Current ALS and PALS certification.
What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $459,097 p.a. is comprised of:

  • A salary rate between $182,106 - $187,801 p.a. (L13-L14)
  • A salary rate between $182,106 - $210,332 p.a. (L13-L18)
  • A salary rate between $210,332 - $251,527 p.a. (L18-L25)
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

  • Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
  • Overtime and on call allowances
  • Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Remuneration breakdown table in role description

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 Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
  • Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5I660323

Applications close: Sunday, 2 November 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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