Wanting a career and lifestyle that gives back and pays it forward in more ways than one.

Take your medical career where your impact is immediate, your work is meaningful, and your lifestyle offers space, connection and balance.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Officer who has a passion for rural and remote medicine, community engagement and dedication to mentoring and developing the next generation of clinicians.

We value our workforce and invest in right-fit candidates. We consider flexible rosters, negotiable hours and fly-in fly-out options. It's more than just a career it's a lifestyle…..apply now!

Patient Centred Care

for our Central West communities

Job details

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We improve continuously

What's involved – Central West Health welcomes passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of patients in remote areas of Queensland. If you thrive in communities where your contributions are highly valued, we invite you to join our team as one of our broader team of around 29 medical officers, experiencing the breathtaking landscapes of outback Queensland and some of the friendliest communities in the country. Here, you will work at top of scope, pushing your limits and embracing our One Practice Model of Care.  This model enables you to practice across local hospital, general practices, and provide outreach services for primary health.  Our model of care is backed by a collegial and supportive team environment that fosters professional growth and well-being.

About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself.  Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.

Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets.  It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.

As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:

• attractive remuneration package plus overtime and on-call allowances
• generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;
• salary packaging to increase your take home pay;
• 17.5% annual leave loading;
• career development opportunities including 3.6 weeks professional development leave;
• CWH provided housing or rental assistance

The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it.  Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.

First impressions count - Slay the application process by:

• Submitting your CV with a statement “this is a true and correct representation of my work experience”, signed and dated by yourself.
• Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the ‘How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.
• Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.

For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.

Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Further information

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

It is recommended that you download the Role Description for future reference. If you have difficulty viewing the role description, contact Central West Recruitment (07) 4650 4017. Microsoft Word or PDF files are supported. Files – max: 2MB each.  

Documents

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

• 1. 2025.v1_QH Applicant Information Kit ( 2025.V1_Qh Applicant Information Kit.Pdf)
  
  VPD evidence and certification form (PDF)
  
  TB-risk-assess-questionnaire-workers-hhs (PDF)
  
  Role Description_L13-L27_Senior Medical Officer (Winton) 2026 (PDF)