Discover the opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team in Blackwater as a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow). Whether you're looking for a permanent role or something temporary to suit your plans, we have something for everyone! The best part? Accommodation is provided, so you can focus on doing what you love, caring for your community without the hassle of finding a place to stay.

If you're passionate about rural healthcare and want to work in a welcoming environment where your skills truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Come be part of our community and enjoy a rewarding career in beautiful Blackwater!

Accommodation provided | Multiple vacancies | Rural living with city convenience

Job details

About us:

Blackwater Hospital is a 16-bed facility incorporating four aged care beds, providing acute inpatient, accident and emergency, pharmacy, and outpatient services to the community. The Blackwater team is getting ready to move into a brand new facility.

Visiting Allied Health Services include Podiatry, Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy as well as Adult and Youth Psychiatric services. Community health clinics include Antenatal, Dietetics, Child Health, Diabetic, Immunisation and Women's Health.

About the role:

The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) provides high quality primary and secondary Medical services to the Blackwater Multi-Purpose Health Service, with a commitment to patient safety and continuous service improvement and assists in the professional development and support of clinicians as required.

Rosters could be arranged to support fly in/out or drive in /out arrangements if desirable (travel at cost to employee).

About you:

• 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
• FACRRM or FRACGP or evidence of significant progress as an ACRRM or RACGP
• Advanced skills in the following will be favourably considered:
  • Obstetrics i.e., DRANZCOG (Advanced)
  • Anaesthetics ie: JCCA
  • Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Paediatrics
• Current ALS and PALS certification.
• Enrolment in and maintenance of a CME/CPD program with an appropriate medical

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $459,097 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 (3.6 weeks)
• Inaccessibility Allowance ($27,600)
• 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) CH5F643973

Applications close: Sunday, 3 August 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.

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Documents

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

• CH5F643973 - SMO RGPF Blackwater (PDF, 358KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants