The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) role at Capricorn Coast Hospital in Yeppoon offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality care in a beautiful coastal setting. The position involves clinical leadership, supporting medical staff, and delivering services across emergency and rural generalist medicine.

With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and strong professional development opportunities, this role is ideal for those seeking career growth and a great lifestyle. Yeppoon’s tropical climate and stunning beaches make it a perfect location for both work and leisure.

Job details

About us:

The Capricorn Coast Hospital is based in Yeppoon, a coastal town in Central Queensland, Australia. Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Twenty-five minutes from the city of Rockhampton, Yeppoon is the principal town on the Capricorn Coast, a string of seaside communities stretching more than 150 kilometres from north to south, in which approximately 37,000 people live.

About the role:

• The SMO assists the Clinical Director, Director Medical Services and Executive Director of Medical Services with the organisation, management and provision of clinical services to the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service.
• The SMO incumbent provides professional leadership to and assists in the professional development and support of medical staff including Registrars, Resident Medical Officers and Medical Students and other clinicians as required. The SMO will be an active contributor to the multidisciplinary patient care team.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Current ALS Certification. Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $458,662 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $182,106 - $187,801 p.a. (L13-L14)
• A salary rate between $182,106 - $210,332 p.a. (L13-L18)
• A salary rate between $210,332 - $251,527 p.a. (L18-L25)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce at cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5B621029

Applications close: Monday, 31 March 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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• RK5B621029 - Senior Medical Officer (PDF, 278KB)
  Role Description
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Application Kit