Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Temporary full time and part time positions (12 months with possible extension)

Working with us

• Salary ranges (L18-L27) - Please refer to Role Description for salary details.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation.
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 40-50% base annual salary.
• Regional and rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
• Motor vehicle allowance.
• Inaccessibility allowance.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Plus we can offer:

• On-Call - 1:3 Standby On-Call (Paid per occurrence).
• Recalls - Paid per occurrence.
• Accommodation (As per NWHHS Accommodation policy).
• 5 weeks annual recreational leave.
• Professional development allowance.
• Professional development leave of 3.6 weeks per year.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

About the role

Work in the Mount Isa Emergency Department as a Senior Medical Officer or Staff Specialist, providing Emergency Care to patients whilst supporting and providing advice for the remote locations within North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS).

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences (Please refer to the Role Description for details regarding qualifications).
• Hold unconditional registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
• The position may require travel by commercial or charter plane and/or vehicle to other Hospital/s and/or Health Centre/s.
• Required to be rostered outside of “ordinary hours”, typically working 10 hours shifts on a 8 on 6 off fortnightly roster.
• Required to fulfil clinical on-call (stand by) requirements in the Emergency Department in line with their approved scope of clinical practice.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
• A period of probation may apply.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI614512-2

Contact: Dr Anthony Bell on 07 4744 4840.

Applications close: Tuesday, 18 February 2025.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MI614512 Director of Emergency - RD (2) (PDF, 218KB)
  Role Description