Senior Medical Officer Position
2 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Medical Officer to join our health service in a permanent full-time position at a level 3 (CSCF), non-birthing, 23 bed rural hospital with emergency and ambulatory services. The role involves provision of emergency and inpatient medical services for the hospital:
- in-patient (acute and long-stay)
- outpatient
- emergency
Telehealth services reduce the need for patient travel. The local multi-disciplinary team is supplemented by visiting specialist medical, dental, nursing, and allied health services from Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), Non-Government Organisations and Private Providers.
About the Location
The hospital is located on the Flinders Highway, 136 kilometres west of Townsville, on the country of the Gudjal people. The geography is volcanic basalt mountains separating black soil plains. The nearby Burdekin River provides the town with water. The town has a population of approximately 12,000 and is a regional centre for mining, beef and education.
Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme
Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) will receive a $30,000 initial incentive payment followed by a further $20,000 after completion of 12 months continuous service. A further $20,000 incentive payment will be made after completion of 24 months continuous service.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified as a medical practitioner with current registration and/or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Fellowed and experienced Rural Generalist is highly desirable
- Demonstrated capability and experience in at least one of the following Advanced Skills disciplines is highly desirable: Emergency, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Remote Medicine, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics or Palliative Care
The Package
- TOTAL ESTIMATED REMUNERATION $268,802 - $369,230
- Base Salary - (L13) $238,406 - (L27) $327,477
- Motor Vehicle Allowance $21,000 - $25,500
- Professional Development Allowance $21,500
- Inaccessibility Incentive Allowance (category 2)* $41,400
- Superannuation Estimate $33,915 - $45,272
Benefits
- Senior Medical Officers will accrue 3.6 weeks of Professional Development Leave each year, up to a maximum of 10 years accrual
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
- Communication Package
- Salary sacrificing for up to $17,000 grossed up taxable equivalent value
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance payment of 35% of your base rate for GP SMO and 40% of your base rate for RG SMO
- Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance of 5% of your base rate
- Relocation expenses up to $20,000
About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers.
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