Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service is a 28-bed facility located 175 km west of Rockhampton, staffed by 63 professionals. It offers a range of health services, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and residential aged care. Through partnerships with private providers, it provides visiting specialist and allied health services, such as paediatrics, cardiology, ENT, and physiotherapy.

The Medical Officer Private Practice (MOPP) collaborates with the Medical Superintendent Private Practice (MSPP) to deliver high-quality medical care, including 24/7 emergency coverage.

The role allows for private practice at 1 Munns Drive and offers opportunities for professional development while supporting clinical services across multiple Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service sites.

Job details

About us:

Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service is a 28 bed facility with 63 staff located 175km west from Rockhampton Hospital. It provides a range of health services to the community, including emergency, inpatients and outpatients, and residential aged care.

An improved range of visiting specialist and allied health services are offered through collaboration with private providers including paediatrics, ear nose and throat, cardiology, respiratory (adult and children), physician, ophthalmology, optometry, physiotherapy, nutrition and dietetics, podiatry and dental.

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 Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service including the provision of 24 hour emergency department coverage.

About you:

• Mandatory qualification/s: MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Non-mandatory qualifications/requirements: A post graduate qualification (e.g. FRACGP or FACRRM) while not mandatory would be highly regarded.
• Enrolment/acceptance of a GP training program that will facilitate a provider number with access to Medicare benefits for the private practice.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $235,864 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $163,895 - $174,121 p.a. (MOR1-1 – MOR1-3)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• 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 Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH4J600173

 Applications close: Sunday, 5 January 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 381KB)
  Application Kit
  
  CH4J600173 - Medical Officer Private Practice (PDF, 352KB)
  Role Description