About us:

Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service is a vibrant, community-focused service with a dedicated team of 63 staff, located approximately 175 km west of Rockhampton Hospital. The service provides a broad range of essential healthcare, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and residential aged care.

Through partnerships with private providers, the community also benefits from an extensive range of visiting specialist and allied health services.

About the role:

The Medical Superintendent Private Practice (MSPP) will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and high-quality medical care to the Woorabinda community, providing services to inpatients and outpatients, including 24-hour emergency department coverage.

The position offers the opportunity to private practice from the surgery located on Munns Drive, while maintaining selected clinical skills at Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service. The appointment also provides opportunities to expand clinical expertise and pursue ongoing professional development.

As part of Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service's integrated, multi-site service, the Medical Officer may be required to work at other facilities in accordance with service needs and each facility's clinical capabilities.

The successful applicant will benefit from professional mentoring and support from the Executive Director Medical Services (EDMS), helping foster continued growth and clinical excellence.

About you:
Hold an MBBS or equivalent qualification and be eligible for medical registration with AHPRA. Fellowship with ACRRM (FACRRM) or RACGP (FRACGP) is highly desirable.
Bring experience in general practice, emergency medicine and a range of clinical areas, including aged care, mental health and drug and alcohol care. The ability to manage emergency childbirth is also essential to the role.
Hold current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certifications, with advanced emergency medicine skills or a commitment to completing the relevant additional training.
Build effective relationships with healthcare professionals, community groups and service providers, embrace change and maintain your professional development through ongoing continuing medical education.
What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $455,098 p.a. is comprised of:

A salary rate between $195,746 - $213,669 p.a. (MSR1-4)
A salary rate between $219,643 - $225,305 p.a. (MSR2-2)
A salary rate between $225,305 - $260,864 p.a. (MSPP-RGM-07)
A salary rate between $268,430 - $284,318 p.a. (SMSPPRGM-03)
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
Inaccessibility Incentive Allowance (Up to $41,400)
Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance (Up to $28,432)
Motor Vehicle Allowance (Up to $28,408)
Locality Allowance (Up to $1,436)
Private Practice Earnings
Visa Sponsorship
Relocation Assistance
Accommodation
Overtime and on call allowances
Generous Salary Sacrificing
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.
A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6J695025

Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026

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