Advance your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across the beautiful Wide Bay region. Based at Hervey Bay and Maryborough Hospitals, you'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, gain valuable clinical experience across a broad range of mental health services, and enjoy an outstanding coastal lifestyle with a strong focus on work–life balance. Discover your next career opportunity with Wide Bay.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• This position is responsible for providing high quality specialist mental health interventions to the target population and for contributing to the effectiveness and efficiency of the service as a whole.
• The position will involve providing medical service in a bio-psychosocial Mental Health model at a Principal House Officer level to patients in a public health district setting. There will also be work in the emergency mental health assessment area, during working hours and after hours both on a roster basis.  The position is a member of a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals.

Several Temporary Full Time Positions (76 hours p.f.) from date of appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension. 

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $176,459 p.a., comprising salary between $137,196 - $150,684 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) annual leave loading (17.5%) and professional development allowance and leave (L4 - L7) (Several Permanent Full Time Positions (76 hours p.f.) from date of appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2607WB687608

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Fraser Coast, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Medical Practitioner Curriculum Vitae 2012 (Word)
  
  H2607WB687608 Flyer (PDF)
  
  H2607WB687608 RD (PDF)