Senior Medical Officer

Emerald Hospital is located 300kms west of the Queensland coastline. The population of the surrounding community is approximately 28,000 with 15,000 at Emerald. There are two small hospitals within 100kms, located at Blackwater and Springsure. Emerald Hospital is a 25-bed facility, has two operating theatres and approximately 160 staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care. There are approximately 350 babies born at the Emerald Hospital each year.

This is a chance to join a dynamic team of Rural Generalists working at top of scope. With a well-resourced and newly rebuilt emergency department, busy rural maternity service and procedural services professional satisfaction is assured. Our Senior Medical Officers provide high quality primary and secondary medical services to the Central Highlands community at the Emerald Hospital, Blackwater Multipurpose Health Service, Springsure Multipurpose Health Service, Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service, Gemfields Primary Health Clinic and Capella Outpatient Clinic. We are committed to patient safety and continuous service improvement and assist in the professional development and support of Principal House Officers, Resident Medical Officers, and medical students.

• 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.
• FACRRM or FRACGP or evidence of significant progress as an ACRRM or RACGP
• Current ALS, PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation
• Enrolment in and maintenance of a CME/CPD program with an appropriate medical body
  • Advanced skills in the following will be favourably considered:
  • Obstetrics i.e., DRANZCOG (Advanced)
  • Anaesthetics i.e., JCCA/DipRGA
  • Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Paediatrics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Palliative Care
  • Mental Health
  What we offer

Salary information: Total remuneration value of up to $501,577 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

Other benefits include:

• 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
• 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.

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and "How you will be Assessed" section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH5I660373

Applications close: Sunday, 2 November 2025

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Further information

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