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Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist/Provisional Fellow)
Biloela
As a Senior Medical Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care and driving continuous improvement within the health service. If you’re looking to make a real impact while advancing your medical career in a rural setting, then this is it!
This role isn’t just about providing clinical expertise, it’s about shaping the standard of care and mentoring the next generation of clinicians and medical students. The flexibility to rotate between Biloela and Gladstone Hospitals offers valuable exposure to diverse patient needs and the chance to maintain and grow your procedural skills in varied clinical settings. It’s the perfect blend of hands-on medicine, leadership, and professional growth within a supportive health network that values excellence and collaboration.
You’d bring real value to our team and gain just as much in return. Apply today!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L24 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/BA5J665749 |
| Closing date | 26-Nov-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Sankha Mitra |
| Contact details | (07) 4976 3188 Access the National Relay Service |
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:
Total remuneration value of up to $503,174 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary rate between $215,078 - $256,246 p.a. (L18 – L25)
- A salary rate between $186,876 - $215,078 p.a. (L13 – L18)
- A salary rate between $186,876 - $192,667 p.a. (L13 – L14)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a.)
- Overtime and on call allowances
- Short term accommodation (conds apply)
- Relocation assistance (conds apply)
- 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 apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA5J665749
Applications close: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
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Further information
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Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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BA5J665749 - Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist.Provisional Fellow) (PDF, 420KB)
Role Description
Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
Information Package for Applicants
CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
Information Package for Applicants
