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Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / Rural Generalist (RG) - Obstetrics
Mount Isa Hospital
Meaningful medicine. Remarkable location!
Join Mount Isa Hospital as a Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / Rural Generalist (RG) - Obstetrics and help deliver quality maternity and gynaecology care to families across North West Queensland. Enjoy a flexible part-time opportunity in a regional birthing service, with access to a supportive team, professional development and the chance to make a genuine difference in rural and remote healthcare.
Live and work in Mount Isa, where outback adventure, wide-open landscapes and a welcoming community offer a lifestyle unlike anywhere else. This permanent or fixed-term temporary part-time opportunity is for 40 hours per fortnight (12 months with possible extension).
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | North West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MI695778 |
| Closing date | 25-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent or Temporary Part Time (40 hours p.f) |
| Contact person | Dr Erica West |
| Contact details | (07) 4744 4882 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Be part of a dedicated team delivering obstetric and gynaecological services at Mount Isa Hospital, the regional birthing facility for North West Queensland. You'll provide evidence-based clinical care to women and families across the region, contribute to safe patient outcomes and support the development of medical staff in a rewarding rural and remote setting.
- Provide obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient, operating and outreach services.
- Participate in on-call services, clinical ward rounds and multidisciplinary care, with specialist support where appropriate.
- Support clinical education, supervision and professional development of junior medical staff and trainees.
Working with us
Competitive remuneration package up to $387,913 per annum (based on part time, 40 hours per fortnight) comprising:
- Base salary ranges between $112,653 and $142,159 (L18-L27) (based on part time, 40 hours per fortnight).
- Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
- 5 weeks annual recreational leave.
- Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
- Attraction and Retention incentive allowance of 50% base annual salary.
- Regional and Rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
- Motor Vehicle Allowance.
- Professional Development Allowance and Leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
- Inaccessibility Allowance.
- Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Plus we can offer:
- Accommodation – Rent Free for 17 months (as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation).
- Transfer and appointment expenses (conditions apply).
Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
Requirements
- Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Rural Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP + FARGP) with Advanced Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Advanced DRANZCOG).
- C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
- Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
- This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
- A period of probation may apply.
About North West Hospital and Health Service
The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Dr Erica West on (07) 4744 4882.
Applications close: Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Documents
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