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Senior Medical Officer - GP/RG - Bowen Hospital
Mackay region
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L14, L13-L17, L18-L24, L25-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MK670708 |
| Closing date | 11-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | Refer to Role Description |
| Contact person | Dr Peter Del Solar, Medical Superintendent |
| Contact details | 07 4786 8222 Access the National Relay Service |
The team at Bowen Hospital is seeking applications from a Senior Medical Officer - General Practitioner/Rural Generalist to join their team on a Permanent Full Time (80 hrs p.f.) or Permanent Part Time basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
Develop and maintain a high-quality, effective, efficient, and equitable clinical service to hospital clients. Provide education of medical staff and students, allied health, interested community groups and nursing staff. To co-ordinate as necessary with other personnel within the hospital, other hospital services and agencies to ensure optimum patient care, and to ensure integration of services in the wider community.
About the team
Bowen Hospital is a 27-bed rural hospital servicing the town of Bowen and surrounding areas, located 200 kms south of Townsville and 185 kms north of Mackay. Services provided include inpatient services, Emergency patient care; General Outpatients, Allied Health services including: Pharmacy; Radiography; Physiotherapy; Speech Pathology; Occupational Therapy; Community Health Antenatal and Postnatal outpatient services; Oral Health; Outreach Mental Health and AODS services; Visiting Medical Specialists (Paediatrician, Psychiatrist; Respiratory Physician; Endocrinologist and Orthopaedic Surgeon); Tele-health services supported by medical officers from Bowen.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
