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Senior Medical Officer - Paediatrics
Ipswich
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! This role will provide high quality clinical care to patients requiring Paediatric services within West Moreton Health and to clinically manage the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable service to ensure appropriate patient care. Additionally, this role will provide professional leadership within the specialty area and provide training, education and supervision to junior medical staff and other health care members.
Permanent Part time position – 45 hours per fortnight!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM685543_06 |
| Closing date | 24-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | John Waugh |
| Contact details | 34137030 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated current knowledge, expertise and clinical skills in Paediatrics.
- Proven well developed interpersonal and communication skills, including proven ability to participate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Supervision of staff in relation to patient care by setting clear expectations, by encouraging and providing constructive feedback and demonstrating solid leadership skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing clinical and teaching programs in the areas of child health for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching for medical and nursing professionals.
- A commitment to your own ongoing professional development and actively contributes to professional membership networks
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Registration, or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Specialist qualifications in Paediatrics, acceptable to the Medical Board of Australia and to the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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