Join us as a Senior Medical Officer – Rural Generalist/Provisional Fellow in Biloela! This flexible role, available on a permanent or temporary basis, covers Anaesthesia, Emergency, Obstetrics, and Gynaecology.

The Senior Medical Officer provides quality primary and secondary care, supporting patient safety and staff development. They may work across various CQHHS facilities, including Biloela and Gladstone Hospitals, to meet service needs and maintain procedural skills.

Biloela, Queensland, is a friendly town with scenic views, outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Accommodation is provided making it easier to settle in.

Job details

About us:

Biloela Hospital is a 25-bed hospital that caters for inpatients and outpatients including emergency and outpatient services, obstetrics and midwifery, general medical and surgical services. Support services to the hospital include community services, radiology, pharmacy, immunisation, child health, drug and alcohol mental health services, occupational therapy, social work, pathology, physiotherapy, and oral health.

About the role:

The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) provides high quality primary and secondary medical services with a commitment to patient safety and continuous service improvement and assists in the professional development and support of medical students and clinicians as required.

The provision of clinical services for CQ Health is provided as one service, multiple sites. In order to meet service needs the Senior Medical Officer may be required to provide clinical services at any facility within the CQHHS, in line with the clinical services capability of that facility.

About you:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (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.
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or evidence of acceptance as a Trainee of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
  • Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
  • Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) program with the appropriate bodies.
• Advanced skills in the following will be favourably considered:
  • Obstetrics i.e., DRANZCOG (Advanced)
  • Anaesthetics i.e., JCCA
  • Emergency

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $458,844 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)
• Accommodation provided (Conds apply)
• 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) BA5G647555.

Applications close: Tuesday, 19 August 2025

#Biloela #Centralhighlands

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  BA5G647555 - SMO RGPF (PDF, 350KB)
  Role Description