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Medical Superintendent


Taroom

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Lead medical care in Taroom and make a meaningful impact in a close-knit rural community. This senior role combines hands-on clinical care with leadership, offering the opportunity to guide teams, shape services and deliver high-quality care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L13-L24
Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa,Toowoomba region
Job ad reference QLD/DD2606685124
Closing date 03-Sep-2026
Job duration
Contact person Dr David Molhoek
Contact details (07) 4669 0555
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You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $493,300 (L24) comprising salary rates between $89.87 (L13) and $120.57 p.h. (L24), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., regional attraction allowance, professional indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value. This is a permanent full or part time role, hours negotiable. 

What your day could look like

As Medical Superintendent, you'll play a key role in strengthening care delivery for a rural community, balancing clinical practice with leadership to drive safe, high-quality outcomes. From providing urgent care to leading multidisciplinary teams, your work will shape both patient experiences and service improvement.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

  • Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings
  • Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team to enhance care practices and outcomes
  • Driving continuous improvement through clinical governance, quality initiatives and innovation
  • Connecting with the broader health network to coordinate care and strengthen community health outcomes

Let's talk about you!

You're a confident and compassionate clinician who thrives in a leadership role where your decisions directly impact a community. You bring integrity to every interaction, lead with respect, and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo to improve care. Whether guiding a team through complex situations or supporting patients and families, you take pride in delivering meaningful outcomes where it matters most.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

  • Current registration as a medical practitioner with AHPRA
  • Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM
  • Strong clinical capability across a broad scope of practice, including emergency care
  • Proven ability to lead, collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment

You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience working in rural or remote settings and a passion for mentoring and developing others.

Most importantly, you're committed to delivering safe, high-quality care while building trust, improving outcomes and making a lasting difference in a regional community.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless. 

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.  

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region. 

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

  • Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
  • Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
  • Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration
  • Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

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