Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

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

Temporary full-time role (5 months with possible extension)

Working with us

• Base Salary ranges between $5,214.20 and $5,595.80 p.f. (PO5).
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.

In your downtime, we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.

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.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

As a member of the Medical Education Team, the Principal Medical Education Officer will provide educational expertise and leadership in the delivery of medical education to prevocational medical graduates, while ensuring ongoing training accreditation requirements are met.

• Advise the Director Clinical Training (or equivalent) in the management development, implementation, evaluation and improvement in pre-vocational doctor training programs, orientation and other medical education programs and activities within the facility consistent with adult learning principles, accreditation standards and the National Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors.
• Identify prevocational doctors' educational needs and advise accordingly.
• Identify, develop and implement resources to improve supervision and assessment processes.

Requirements

• Possession of a relevant bachelor's degree in education / adult education, or a higher qualification in health education, or a related discipline is mandatory.
• 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-MI633205

Contact: Dr Anthony Bell on 07 4744 4840.

Applications close: Thursday, 08 May 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
  
  MI633205 Principal Medical Education Officer - RD (PDF, 127KB)
  Role Description