Are you a Senior Medical Officer with Palliative Care experience? We want to hear from you!

The Senior Medical Officer (Palliative Care) will deliver inpatient, community, and consultative specialist palliative care services for Emerald Hospital and surrounding areas, providing professional leadership to staff across the Central Highlands and contributing to the multidisciplinary team. They will assist in organising and managing palliative care services within CQ Health, serve as an advisory resource for rural doctors, and enhance the effectiveness of outreach and telemedicine services in Emerald and the Central Highlands communities.

Emerald is a vibrant town in Central Queensland, known for its rich agriculture, stunning natural landscapes, and friendly community. It's a hub for outdoor adventures and local culture.

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Job details

About us:

The diversity of the Central Highlands attracts people from all walks of life, and many stay on to settle in the area. Its strong economy and expanding infrastructure projects offer employment and security, while the friendly and laid-back lifestyle makes new residents feel at home.

While the lifestyle is relaxed, you will enjoy many of the advantages of city living without the stresses. Instead of lengthy commutes, you will be able to spend more time with your family and enjoy the social, sporting, and recreational facilities on offer. The Central Highlands is renowned for being a very friendly and welcoming community.

About the role:

The Senior Medical Officer (Palliative Care) will provide:

• Inpatient community and consultative specialist Palliative Care Services for Emerald Hospital and the surrounds.
• Professional leadership to staff across the Central Highlands and to be an active contributor to the multidisciplinary care team.
• Assist the organisation, management and provision of specialist clinical services in Palliative Care for CQ Health.
• Provide an advisory resource in palliative care to other rural doctors
• Maximise the effectiveness of specialist outreach and telemedicine services in Emerald and the Central Highlands communities.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Registration or eligibility for registration as a Specialist in General Practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). This will require Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Australia College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) with extensive experience in palliative medicine. While not mandatory, it will be highly regarded to have Clinical Diploma in Palliative Medicine.
  • Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies is mandatory.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $183,615 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $72,842 - $100,611 p.a. (L13-L25)
• A salary rate between $72,842 - $75,120 p.a. (L13-L14)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($8,600 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) CH5E638575

Applications close: Sunday, 18 June 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)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CH5E638575 SMO (PDF, 349KB)
  Role Description