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Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) or Senior Medical Officer (Provisional Fellow)
Barcaldine
Are you looking to broaden your experience in rural medicine? Want to test the waters before making a long-term commitment? We have the perfect opportunity for you! Come join us and gain invaluable experience in a rewarding setting.
Central West Hospital and Health Service is seeking applications for a Senior Medical Officer in Barcaldine. Join a medical team committed to prioritising health, wellbeing, and personalised care in our rural communities. Discover new horizons in your professional journey while immersing yourself in the distinctive lifestyle only living and working in outback Queensland can offer.
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Patient Centred Care
for our Central West communities
Job details
Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
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Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
Occupational group | Health - Medical |
Classification | L13-L27 |
Workplace Location | Central West Qld |
Job ad reference | QLD/CW4G576572 |
Closing date | 04-Aug-2024 |
Job duration | |
Contact person | Dr Welwyn Aw-Yong |
Contact details | (07) 4650 4000 Access the National Relay Service |
People-centred care | Quality and safety | Integrity and accountability | Investment in staff | Innovation and change
What's involved – Central West Health (CWH) welcomes passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of patients in remote areas of Queensland. If you thrive in communities where your contributions are highly valued, we invite you to join our team. You'll be part of a broader team of around 29 medical officers, experiencing the breathtaking landscapes of outback Queensland and some of the friendliest communities in the country. Here, you will work at top of scope, pushing your limits and embracing our One Practice Model of Care. This model enables you to practice across local hospital, general practices, and provide outreach services for primary health. Our model of care is backed by a collegial and supportive team environment that fosters professional growth and well-being.
If you think you have the skills our communities need, we offer:
- Supportive group practice team environment
- Attractive salary $$$ Attractive total remuneration package up to $539,418 p.a. + overtime and on-call allowances
- 8+ weeks leave per year
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
- Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
- Accommodation or rental assistance
- Relocation assistance provided
- Paid parental leave
You could receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme with our Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme Note; for eligible health workers only
Joining Central West Health (CWH) means more than just a job. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a close-knit, safe, friendly and inclusive community. As a medical officer you quickly understand that place you hold in the social fabric within the community, and the impact you have on the health and well-being of the people. Being a medical officer in CWH is as unique and dynamic as the regions itself.
As a Central West Health employee, you will be well remunerated. Your benefits include generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%; salary packaging to increase your take home pay; 17.5% annual leave loading; career development opportunities; housing or rental assistance.
Living in Central West Queensland is ideal for those who enjoy being part of a close-knit, safe, friendly and inclusive community. The outback offers a quiet, relaxed and safe lifestyle and is the perfect location to relax, unwind and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Schools in the west provide more one on one learning with students and there are various work opportunities for partners of healthcare workers with local businesses, property owners and other local and state government agencies. For more insight visit FarOut! (gofarout.com.au)
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, pertussis and influenza during their employment.
About Central West Hospital and Health Service - We are responsible for the delivery of healthcare services to communities across a vast region to 20.6 per cent of Queensland. As a rural and remote hospital and health service, Central West HHS provides a range of community, primary and hospital-based services and has formed strong partnerships with other service providers to collectively support the holistic care to the people of the Central West.
Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RoleDescription_SMO_CW4G576572 (PDF, 218KB)
Role Description
Vaccination_tb-risk-assess-questionnaire-workers-hhs (PDF, 177KB)
Application Kit
Vaccination_Vaccine Preventable Diseases Forms (PDF, 328KB)
Application Kit