Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS)

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

Temporary part-time role available (40 hours p.f.) commencing February 2026 for 6-12 months.

Working with us

• Remuneration package (based on f/t equivalent value) from $434,969 up to $446,129 p.a (Paid pro-rata for engagement period / part time employee)
• Base salary ranges between $6,980.10 and $7,198.40 p.f. (L13-L14) (Paid pro-rata for engagement period / part time employee)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional Development Allowance
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance 35% base p.a. salary
• Regional and Rural attraction allowance 15% base p.a. salary
• Inaccessibility Allowance
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• 5 weeks p.a. Annual Leave 
• Professional Development Leave
• Accommodation - Rent Free (provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)
• Eligible Mount Isa Residents may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares from Mount Isa to their eligible city. Discounted fares for residents | Qantas AU

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.

About the role

The Mount Isa Hospital Department of Anaesthetics comprises 3 operating theatres and a 5-bed Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit. Procedures are performed in both adults and children, in the speciality areas of general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, acute trauma, obstetrics and gynaecology and dental.

As a Senior Medical Officer, Provisional Fellow in Anaesthetics, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide high quality clinical care to patients of the Mount Isa Hospital and support continued improvement of health services by always participating in quality improvement opportunities.
• Excel in patient safety by active contribution to a framework of sound clinical governance.
• Experience working life in a remote and remarkable part of Australia.

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• Successfully completed the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA) training program and will be eligible for award of the qualification in RGA on completion of the primary fellowship.
• 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-MI654597

Contact: Dr Desire Banda on 07 4744 4882.

Applications close: Friday, 12 September 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.

• MI654597 Provisional Senior Medical Officer (SMO) Anaesthetics - RD (PDF, 147KB)
  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