Join our close-knit community as a Medical Officer in the heart of our charming country town, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive work environment while savouring the tranquillity of country living.

The Medical Officer Private Practice (MOPP) will work with the Medical Superintendent to provide quality medical services at Moura Hospital, including 24-hour emergency coverage. This role allows for private practice and skill maintenance at Moura and Gladstone Hospitals. Moura is a Distribution Priority Area, enabling access to special training programs.

Moura is a charming town known for its rich coal mining history, friendly community, and beautiful landscapes. Enjoy outdoor activities and a laid-back lifestyle in this vibrant rural setting.

Submit your application now to be considered!

Job details

About us:

Moura is situated approximately 180kms west of Rockhampton in the fertile Dawson Valley. The Moura Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) comprising 2 emergency department (ED) resuscitation bays, 2 short stay beds, 2 inpatient bays, 2 treatment rooms and 3 consult rooms was completed in May 2015. This Community Hospital is a new concept for Queensland Health, and a hybrid between an outpatient centre and a traditional rural Hospital.

A regular outpatient session is held at the hospital each day, Monday to Friday. The Medical Superintendent with Private Practice and Medical Officer with Private Practice hold private clinics at a surgery next to the hospital.

The Moura Multipurpose Health Service is the pilot site for the Statewide Telehealth Emergency Medicine Support Unit. The unit links staff with emergency specialists at the Rockhampton and Emerald Hospitals to make diagnoses and reduce the need for unnecessary transfers of patients.

About the role:

The Medical Officer Private Practice (MOPP) will be responsible for working with the Medical Superintendent Private Practice (MSPP) to provide safe, efficient quality medical services to inpatients and outpatients of the Moura Hospital including the provision of 24-hour emergency department coverage.

This position can undertake Private Practice at a surgery run by the MSPP located in Minogue Street, Moura. An opportunity exists to maintain their skills at the Moura Hospital and by arrangement with Gladstone Hospital. It is intended the Medical Officer Private Practice will maximise his or her professional development as part of this appointment.

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Enrolment/acceptance into a GP training program that will facilitate a provider number with access to Medicare benefits for the private practice.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification, and enrolment and maintenance of ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) program of appropriate College.
• Candidates with emergency experience who wish to train for vocational registration are encouraged to apply if they are eligible for training through Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) to work towards a fellowship.
• Intention to work towards or hold Fellowship of either FACRRM or FRACGP i.e., Rural Generalist, Rural Vocational Practitioner, Provisional Fellow, or Rural Practitioner is highly desirable.
• Skills in Emergency Medicine or commitment to complete such skills are highly desirable.
• Coaching and mentoring support is available from the Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS) and the Moura MSPP for the Medical Officer working within this role.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $261,699 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $182,106- $193,468 p.a. (MOR1-1 – MOR1-3)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
• Motor Vehicle Allowance - $21,000
• Locality Allowance - $1,064
• Professional Development Allowance - $21,500

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave - 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Inaccessibility Allowance - $27,600
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

+ Earnings from Private Practice arrangements

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 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.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA5A615510.

Applications close: Sunday, 20 April 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  BA5A615510 - MOPP (PDF, 354KB)
  Role Description