Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

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

Permanent or Temporary part time role available (40 hours per fortnight)

Working with us

• Competitive remuneration package, approximately up to $334,732 p.a.
• Base salary ranges between $105,166 and $133,339 p.a. (L18-L27)
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 40% base annual salary
• Regional and Rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Professional Development Allowance
• Inaccessibility Allowance
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Plus we can offer:

• Shared Standby On Call (Paid per occurrence)
• Accommodation - Rent Free (Provided as per NWHHS Accommodation procedure)
• 5 weeks annual recreational leave
• Professional Development Leave - 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.

About the role

As a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) you will have the opportunity to:

• Join a motivated team providing a high-quality O&G service to the North West Community.
• Support continued improvement by participating in quality improvement opportunities.
• Experience working life in a remote and remarkable part of Australia.
• Be remunerated with a highly competitive and attractive salary package.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Current general registration with or/eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA).
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Rural Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP + FARGP) with Advanced Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Advanced DRANZCOG).
• 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.
• Please refer to the Role Description for further information.

Interested?

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

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI642515

Contact: Dr Natalie Kiesey-Calding on 07 4744 4882.

Applications close: Thursday, 10 July 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.

• MI642515 Senior Medical Officer (SMO) - Rural Generalist (RG) - Obstetrics - RD (PDF, 176KB)
  Role Description
  
  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