Step into an exciting opportunity as a Medical Officer, where your expertise will not only shape the health of a vibrant community but also embrace the beauty of rural living and work-life balance!

Join us as a Medical Officer Private Practice in Baralaba, where you'll collaborate with the Medical Superintendent to provide high-quality care to inpatients and outpatients. This role involves participating in a 24-hour on-call roster and offers opportunities for professional development, additional training, and attractive incentives within CQ’s healthcare system.

Baralaba is a charming rural town known for its rich agricultural heritage, friendly community, and stunning natural beauty, perfect for those seeking a laid-back, country lifestyle.

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Job details

About us:

The Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) facility is a relatively new purpose-built facility which provides 24-hours a day, seven days a week acute medical inpatient services, residential aged care, outpatient services and an emergency department. The facility is highly functional, contemporary, and spacious, most inpatient rooms have their own ensuite and each room has its own unique rural view. The Emergency Department and X-ray area are very functional and enables excellent patient flow.

The Medical Superintendent with Right of Private Practice provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care at Baralaba MPHS, as well as a general practice clinic which operates within the same building. Telehealth services are available for linking with specialist staff at other hospitals via videoconference, which means suitable patients no longer have to travel long distances for appointments. An active community advisory network provides opportunity for interested residents to be involved in their health service.

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 Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service, as well as a general practice clinic which operates within the same building. The position also requires participation in a 24-hour on-call roster ensuring medical services are available at all times.

An opportunity exists to maintain selected skills at the Baralaba Hospital, and it is intended the Medical Officer Private Practice will maximise their professional development as part of this appointment.

The role has the potential to attract significant additional training, incentives and benefits from organisations committed to supporting the success of healthcare in rural and regional Australia.

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.

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)
• A salary rate between $182,106 - $193,468 p.a. (MOR1-3)
• 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.

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.

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) BA5C625126

Applications close: Sunday, 20 April 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.

Further info: (MAXIMUM of 250 characters/spaces) Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• BA5C625126 - Medical Off Private Practice (PDF, 353KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants