Senior Medical Officer

4 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Health Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Senior Medical Officer – Prison & Youth Detention Health Services

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Employer: Queensland Health – West Moreton Hospital and Health Service

Employment Type: Permanent (Multiple FTE)

Shape the Future of Health in a Rapidly Growing Region

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in Southeast Queensland, with our community expected to nearly double to over 588,000 by 2036. As part of our transformation, we're recruiting experienced Senior Medical Officers to join our Prison and Youth Detention Health Services (PYDHS) team.

This is a unique opportunity to live and work in Queensland while delivering trauma-informed, holistic care to vulnerable populations in secure environments. You'll be supported by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, and allied health professionals in a service committed to innovation, education, and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –
Follow this link

International Applicants Welcome

We welcome applications from qualified doctors in
Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland
. AHPRA registration pathways are available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

  • 17.5% annual leave loading
    (additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Salary sacrificing options
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Service (EAS)

What You'll Do

  • Deliver primary health care across eight correctional and youth detention facilities.
  • Lead clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary case conferences.
  • Support continuity of care and reintegration into the community.
  • Contribute to service innovation and quality improvement.

What We're Looking For

  • Medical registration with AHPRA (or eligibility via AMC pathways).
  • Fellowship with FRACGP, FACRRM, or equivalent.
  • Experience in primary care, correctional health, youth health, or public health.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Documents to Review Before Applying

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

  • WM635535_05 Senior Medical Officer_RD (PDF, 228KB) - Role Description
  • Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB) - Information Package
  • WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB) - Information package
  • Wage Classification: L13 – L24


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