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Medical Workforce Officer
Rockhampton
Ready to step into a role where your expertise shapes our local Medical Workforce? Join CQ Health as a Medical Workforce Officer and become the driving force behind recruiting and onboarding Senior and Visiting Medical Officers across the health service.
In this temporary full-time role, you’ll coordinate advertising, shortlist, compliance checks, contracts, onboarding, AHPRA and visa requirements, Medicare provider setup, and essential HR processes. You’ll partner with clinical leaders, agencies and statewide teams to ensure CQ Health attracts and retains top specialists. Expect variety, challenge and the chance to refine systems that directly support patient care delivery.
If you’re a skilled administrator or recruiter ready to make a meaningful impact - your next career leap starts here.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO4 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK5L671350 |
| Closing date | 21-Dec-2025 |
| Job duration | Until February 2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Carmel Lynch |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6501 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Medical Workforce Support Unit (MWSU) provides advice and assistance to the Executive Director of Medical Services (EDMS) and Directors of Medical Services (DMSs) in relation to medical officer employment for Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS). The MWSU has a Hospital and Health Service wide operational responsibility for medical workforce recruitment and onboarding with the focus on designing, delivering and supporting a sustainable medical workforce model for CQ Health.
About the role:
- Facilitates and supports the seamless process of medical employment by contributing to a team based and client focussed environment.
- Coordinates a high quality and effective recruitment and appointment service for senior and visiting medical staff (specialists and non-specialists) for Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
About you:
- Coordinate the advertising of all senior and visiting medical officer positions in line with Queensland Health policies and directive and meeting Department of Home Affairs requirements for labour market testing to attract and recruit Senior Medical Officers to Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
- In consultation with the respective clinical leads and their support staff, liaise with shortlisted candidates to finalise interviews.
- Coordinate the commencement and on-boarding process for senior medical staff.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with a range of health service/hospital/clinical department staff, other Government departments and external agencies including AHPRA and recruitment agencies.
What we offer:
Total monthly remuneration value of up to $9,515 is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $45.81 - $50.46 p.h.
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
- Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
- 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 Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5L671350
Applications close: Sunday, 21 December 2025
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