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Senior Medical Officer - General Practitioner or Rural Generalist
Mitchell QLD 4465 (Australia)
South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Medical Officer to join our Medical Services Team.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L27 |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SW696951 |
| Closing date | 06-Dec-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Daniel Halliday |
| Contact details | 0418 773 228 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
Contribute to the health and wellbeing of the local population and help ensure the sustainability of the workforce and clinical services.
Provision of evidence-based and quality critical care of individual patients in all domains of medical practice:
- Patient interview;
- Clinical examination;
- Identification of clinical problems and health opportunities;
- Plan of overall clinical care and health promotion;
- Focus on chronic disease identification and management, team care arrangements with appropriate key performance indicators aligned with improvement of the burden of chronic disease within the community
- Maintenance of concise but comprehensive, accurate, legible records of patient status and progress and associated correspondence;
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Escape the city crowds and discover the rural town of Mitchell, where the skies are as big as the characters you will meet. Mitchell MPHS is a 30 bed facility located 560kms west of Brisbane servicing a population of approximately 900. Situated on the banks of the Maranoa River where you can spend your days off fishing or try rejuvenating in the artesian spa or going to the free gym with your new friends in this welcoming home away from home.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity of medical and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Relocation assistance + temporary accommodation negotiable!
- Top remuneration packages matched to your experience!
- People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what Mitchell has to offer! www.romarevealed.com.au/discover-the-region/towns/mitchell-qld/
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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SW696951 RD (PDF, 468KB)
Role Description
info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB)
Information Package for Applicants
SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB)
Information Package for Applicants
