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Director Medical Services
Longreach
Director Medical Services – Longreach
The best of both worlds; a managerial role that allows you to stay connected to your patients.
Central West Health has the perfect opportunity to blend your leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical care. We prioritise organisational fit and are committed to finding the best candidate to succeed in this critical role. You will provide management and leadership to a dedicated and thriving team of Rural Generalists providing both primary and acute care to meet the needs of rural communities. Take the opportunity to expand your professional journey by working in a health service that leads the way in rural medical workforce development and engagement.Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time,Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Central West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CW4H582420 |
| Closing date | 01-Sep-2024 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr David Walker |
| Contact details | (07) 4652 8012 Access the National Relay Service |
People-centred care | Quality and safety | Integrity and accountability | Empowered Workforce | Innovation and change
What's involved –
- Clinical, operational, and professional oversight of medical service delivery within the Longreach Hospital and outreach sites. This includes ensuring medical services are high performing and contribute to a learning health service that actively pursues opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
- This role is pivotal in advocating for and understanding the health care needs of the community to deliver a patient focused health care service at Longreach Hospital in line with community, departmental and CWHHS priorities
The whole package!
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of patients in some of the most remote locations in Qld and are passionate about working in communities where your work will be valued, consider Central West Health.
Join our team of around 30 medical officers and immerse yourself in the beauty of outback Queensland, home to many Australian icons and the friendliest communities in Australia.
Work at top of scope, challenge yourself and be part of our One Practice Model of Care that allows you to practice at local hospitals, General Practice and provide outreach services. Our model of care is backed by a collegial and supportive team environment!
If you think you have the skills our communities need, we offer:
- Supportive group practice team environment
- Attractive total remuneration package up to $569,486 per annum (f/t) + overtime / on-call allowances
- 8+ weeks leave per year
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
- Salary packaging option to increase take home pay
- Work - Life balance (variety and flexibility)
- Accommodation and Relocation assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Daily 2 hour flights to Brisbane
- 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.
Role requirements:
- Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia to practice as a medical practitioner.
- Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine; and/or − Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
- A genuine desire to work at top of scope in acute and general practice settings making a real difference to the lives of remote Queenslanders.
** Call Dr David Walker, EDMS for a confidential discussion on 07 4652 8030 **
About Central West Hospital and Health Service
We deliver healthcare services to the most remote communities across 20.3% of Queensland.
The outback offers a quiet and relaxed lifestyle, ideal for those who want to be a part of a close-knit, friendly, and inclusive community. The perfect location to relax, unwind and reset to enjoy life's simple pleasures.
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How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
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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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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.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RD_DMS_CW4H582420 (PDF, 248KB)
Role Description
Vaccination_tb-risk-assess-questionnaire-workers-hhs (PDF, 177KB)
Application Kit
Vaccination_Vaccine Preventable Diseases Forms (PDF, 328KB)
Application Kit
Candidate Application Kit (PDF, 483KB)
Information Package for Applicants
