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Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) or Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / Rural Generalist (RG) (Obstetrics)
Mount Isa
This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health
for our North West communities.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI657496 |
| Closing date | 15-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | 6 months (with the possibility of extension) |
| Contact person | Dr Natalie Kiesey-Calding |
| 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 (6 months with possibility of extension)
Working with us
- Competitive pro rata remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value up to $671,316 p.a.
- Base salary ranges between $210,332 and $266,677 p.a. (L18-L27) (Paid pro-rata for engagement period or part time employee)
- 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation with 17.5% loading when taken.
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 40-50% base annual salary
- Regional and Rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary
- Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
- Inaccessibility allowance.
- Accomodation - 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 applicant will have the opportunity to join a motivated team providing a high-quality Obstetrics & Gynaecology service to the North West Community. This role will provide evidence based and quality clinical care, within your defined scope of practice, to patients requiring obstetric or gynaecological care: patient review, clinical examination, identification of clinical problems and health opportunities and plan of overall clinical care and health promotion.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology): Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).
- Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / Rural Generalist (RG) – Obstetrics: 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).
- 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-MI657496
Contact: Dr Natalie Kiesey-Calding on 07 4744 4882
Applications close: Monday, 15 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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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
MI657496 Staff Specialist or SMO RG O&G - RD (2) (PDF, 193KB)
Role Description
