Step into a Senior Medical Officer role where your expertise genuinely shapes the health and wellbeing of a warm, tight‑knit rural community in Goondiwindi. You will deliver high‑quality care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency and outreach settings, supported by a committed multidisciplinary team. This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, champion safe and effective clinical practice, contribute to teaching and research, and enjoy the professional variety that regional medicine provides. If you’re looking for a role with impact, autonomy, and a strong sense of community, Goondiwindi is ready to welcome you.

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What your day will look like….

In Goondiwindi, your day unfolds with a rewarding mix of clinical leadership, hands‑on care, and meaningful patient connection. You'll support the community through emergency and inpatient care, collaborate closely with dedicated colleagues, and guide multidisciplinary teams as a respected clinical leader. Outreach work across the Goondiwindi region—including Texas, Inglewood, Stanthorpe and Warwick—adds variety and gives you the chance to build relationships with diverse communities. Whether you're refining care pathways, mentoring the next generation of health professionals, or contributing to continuous quality improvement, your work has a direct and visible impact. Every day is grounded in Darling Downs Health values, and every decision you make helps strengthen safe, effective care for the people who call this region home.

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $487,754 (L27) comprising salary rates between $334,026 (L13) and $487,754 p.a. (L27), 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.

Let's talk about you!

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can inspire the following:

• Compassion – you will engage with others and demonstrate empathy, care, kindness, support and understanding.
• Integrity – you are open, honest, approachable, equitable and consistent in everything we do.
• Dignity – you treat others with respect, display reasonableness and take pride in what you do.
• Innovation – you embrace change and strive to know more, learn more and do better.
• Courage – you respectfully question for clarity and have the strength and confidence to Speak Up.

Why Us?

Darling Downs Health's (DDH) region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres across Southeast Queensland. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 6,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 30 facilities and care for nearly 300,000 people, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 15,000 breastscreens.

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas throughout our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values and respects diversity in the workplace. We also believe that all our employees should be treated fairly, with dignity and with respect.  DDH is committed to providing a safe, secure, supportive, and inclusive workplace.

Benefits!

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• 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
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing

Next step….

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For more information about Darling Downs Health, please go to www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae v2 (PDF)
  
  Goondiwindi Flyer (PDF)
  
  DD2602675186 Role Description (PDF)