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Senior Medical Officer (Virtual Care Medical Lead)
Rockhampton
Provide senior clinical leadership in shaping and delivering high-quality virtual care across the HHS as the Senior Medical Officer (Virtual Care Medical Lead)!
Working closely with the Executive team, you will drive innovative models of care, set strategic direction, and ensure virtual services are safe, effective and aligned with best practice. You will provide expert clinical advice, contribute to policy and governance, support education and capability building, and collaborate with the Department of Health and key stakeholders to influence system-wide improvements.
This is an ideal role for a clinician looking to lead innovation, influence strategy and improve access and quality of care through virtual service delivery. Could this be you?
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L14, L13-L18 , L18-L24, L24-L25 |
| Workplace Location | Rockhampton region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RK6B675110 |
| Closing date | 03-Mar-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Brenton Simpson |
| Contact details | (07) 4920 6191 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role:
This position is accountable for driving promotion and adoption of virtual care through intra and cross HHS clinician-led engagement and change management initiatives, as well as informing the development and implementation of clinical protocols and new virtual enabled models of care.
Working in partnership with the Hospital and Health service executive and other key stakeholders including the Hospital and Health Service (HHS) Virtual Care Coordinator, the Virtual Care Medical Lead will foster relationships with new and existing users of virtual care, both in the public and private sectors, and inform the design and implementation of systems and processes to support scalable and sustainable virtual care services across all patient care settings (inpatient, outpatient, emergency, community) and modalities (video call, request for advice, remote patient monitoring, and phone call).
About you:
- MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. The incumbent is required to maintain registration with the Medical Board of Australia at all times.
- FRACGP or evidence of significant progress as an RACGP trainee Or FACEM OR FACRRM
- Current ALS, PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation certification.
- Enrolment in and maintenance of a CME/CPD program with an appropriate medical college.
- Australian C class licence.
- Postgraduate adult education-related qualifications and experience of adult learning principles are highly desirable.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $95,545 p.a. is comprised of:
- A salary rate between $37,514 - $38,687 p.a. (L13-L14)
- A salary rate between $37,514 - $43,329 p.a. (L13-L18)
- A salary rate between $43,329 - $51,814 p.a. (L18-L25)
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($4,429 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
- Motor Vehicle 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.
For assistance:
- Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6B675110
Applications close: Tuesday, 3 March 2026
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