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Principal Medical Education Officer
Mount Isa
This is your opportunity to contribute to our vision of creating:
Pathways to better health Inspire, Mentor and Drive Medical Training Innovation!
for our North West communities.
Lead the delivery of high-quality medical education and professional development for junior doctors across North West HHS, driving excellence and innovation in regional healthcare training.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Education & Training |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI665454 |
| Closing date | 29-Oct-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent full-time |
| Contact person | Jash Kumar |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4840 Access the National Relay Service |
North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)
- Unique locations
- Friendly communities
- Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Working with us
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
- 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 17.5% loading bonus
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
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.
PLUS access to the Training, Education and Professional Development Incentive funds.
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.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!
About the role
As the Principal Medical Education Officer, you'll provide expert leadership and coordination within the Medical Education Unit (MEU), ensuring the delivery of outstanding education and support for prevocational doctors. Working closely with the Director of Clinical Training and key stakeholders, you'll drive programs that meet accreditation standards and promote clinical excellence across North West HHS.
In this role, you will:
- Lead and evaluate medical education and supervisor training programs.
- Provide expert advice to the Director of Clinical Training on workforce learning needs and accreditation.
- Mentor and support junior doctors in their career development and clinical performance.
- Manage education resources, staff and budgets within the MEU.
Requirements
- Possession of a relevant bachelor's degree in education / adult education, or a higher qualification in health education, or a related discipline is mandatory.
- 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: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hep B and Tuberculosis.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI665454
Contact: Dr Jash Kumar on 07 4744 4440
Applications close: Wednesday, 29 October 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
MI665454 Principal Medical Education Officer RD (PDF, 402KB)
Role Description
