🩺 Ready to take your rural clinical expertise to the next level?

This is your chance to thrive in a supportive, well-equipped, dynamic environment while providing top-notch healthcare in the stunning outback of our Central West Health region.

Central West Hospital and Health Service is seeking Senior Medical Officers for Winton, Blackall, Barcaldine and Longreach.

We support ‘right fit’ candidates, Flexible Rosters, Negotiable Hours, FIFO options.

🌈⭐Embrace the charm of Outback Queensland and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference every day! Apply now!

Patient Centred Care

for our Central West communities

Job details

People-centred care | Quality and safety | Integrity and accountability | Empowered workforce | Continuous improvement

What's involved – You will provide health care to residents and visitors to CWHHS. Be part of a local medical team consisting of a Director of Medical Services (DMS), Senior Medical Officers (SMO), and Principal House Officer/Registrars who form part of a team of 31 SMOs and PHO/Registrars working in a unique employment model across the health service.

 You will be working in a multidisciplinary team in a general practice, hospital and outreach setting to promote healthy lifestyles, manage chronic disease and provide emergency and inpatient services.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities. Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

The whole package!

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 practices and provide outreach to our primary health. Our model of care is backed by a collegial and supportive team environment! See what our team have to say about working in the Central West here:

What we offer:

• Supportive group practice team environment 
• Attractive salary $$$ Attractive total remuneration package up to $530,877 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
• The opportunity to make a difference

Role requirements:

• Current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority) to practice as a medical practitioner.
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.
• Possession of a Fellowship in General Practice (FACRRM or FRACGP) or evidence of acceptance as a trainee leading to these qualifications.
• Appointment as a Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow will require one or more of the following advanced skills:
• Indigenous Health, Mental Health, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Small Town Remote Medicine/Rural Medicine (college certified).
• Current ALS level certification within the last 3 years
• A ‘Rural Generalist' qualification (FACRRM, FARGP or FRACGP-RG) is highly regarded.
• You are required to maintain the credentials which the employer determines are necessary for you to perform your duties within the scope of your clinical practice.

For more insight visit: Working in the Central West | Central West Hospital and Health Service (youtube.com)

Medical Officer booklet

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.

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.

• 2025.v1_QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 917KB)
  Application Kit
  
  2025.v1_Vaccine Preventable Disease and TB Forms (PDF, 434KB)
  Application Kit
  
  RD_Senior Medical Officer_Barcaldine_Blackall_Winton CW5F641745 (PDF, 304KB)
  Role Description