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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (General Medicine) or Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / Rural Generalist (RG) - Adult Internal Medicine
Mount Isa
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This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating: Pathways to better health |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
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| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI655670 |
| Closing date | 04-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | 6 months (with possible extension) |
| Contact person | Dr Anthony Bell |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4882 Access the National Relay Service |
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Temporary full-time role available (six months with possible extension)
Working with us
- Competitive remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $671,316 p.a. (Paid pro-rata for engagement period or part time employee).
- Base salary ranges between $8,062.00 and $10,221.70 p.f. (L18-L27).
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation with 17.5% loading when taken.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 40-50% base annual salary.
- Regional and Rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
- Motor Vehicle Allowance.
- Professional Development Allowance and Leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
- Inaccessibility allowance.
- Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation).
- Transfer and appointment expenses (conditions apply).
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.
About the role
The successful candidate will be an experienced Physician in General Medicine or a Rural Generalist / Senior Medical Officer with advanced specialised training/additional rural skills training in Adult Internal Medicine, who is able to bring professional qualities to the role which includes being an effective communicator and multidisciplinary team player, bringing with them the attributes of clinical expertise, academic abilities, and professional qualities.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- Hold current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / Rural Generalist (RG) - Adult Internal Medicine: Fellow of The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP-RG) with advanced credentialed practice (Advanced Specialised Training/AST or Additional Rural Skills Training/ARST) in Adult Internal Medicine.
- Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (General Medicine): Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in General Medicine. A dual Fellowship in a relevant specialty will be highly regarded.
- 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-MI655670
Contact: Dr Anthony Bell on 07 4744 4882.
Applications close: Thursday, 04 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.
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MI655670 - Role Description (PDF, 210KB)
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
