Senior Medical Superintendent / Medical Superintendent (with Private Practice)

About us:

Springsure Multipurpose (MPHS) is located approximately 70kms south of Emerald Hospital. Springsure MPHS provides a range of health services to the community, including emergency, inpatients and outpatients, and residential aged care with 12 permanent aged care beds.

Springsure hosts a suite of visiting community and Allied Health clinics, including Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Podiatry, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Child Health Nurse and Women's Health.

About the role:

• The Medical Superintendent Private Practice (MSPP) will be responsible for the provision of safe, efficient quality medical services to inpatients and outpatients of the Springsure MPHS including the provision of 24-hour emergency department coverage.
• This role is supported by the Emerald Hospital team including providing phone advice, a rotating Principal House Officer (PHO) and at times, physical coverage and backfill.
• This position also has the right to Private Practice allowing for generation of significant income through fee for service primary care.
• An opportunity exists to maintain selected skills at Springsure Medical and it is intended the Medical Superintendent Private Practice will maximise his or her professional development as part of this appointment.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory.
• Current certificates in ALS and APLS is mandatory.
• While not mandatory, Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) is highly desirable.
• Advanced skills in Emergency Medicine or commitment to complete AST – Emergency Medicine / Remote medicine, FARGP – Emergency Medicine (ACRRM / RACGP) is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $362,896 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $211,057 – $216,643 p.a. (MSR2-1 – MSR2-2)
• A salary rate between $187,569 – $205,190 p.a. (MSR1-1 – MSR1-4)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave (3.6 Weeks)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Inaccessibility allowance
• Relocation assistance (conditions apply)
• Short-term accommodation (conditions apply)
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• 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:

1. Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) CH6E682099

Applications close: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

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