Senior Medical Officer - Oakey

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $143,697 (L27) comprising salary rates between $97,801 (L13) and $143,697 (L27), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., regional attraction allowance, professional  indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value.

What your day could look like

As Senior Medical Officer, you'll be central to safe, timely care for Oakey patients—linking ED, ward, clinics and outreach. From leading clinical decisions to partnering with nurses and allied health, you'll improve pathways and outcomes across our service.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Delivering expert generalist and emergency care—making timely, evidence‑based decisions that reduce transfers and improve patient flow.
• Leading and mentoring the local team—lifting capability through teaching, supervision and constructive feedback.
• Driving safety and quality—participating in audit, peer review and service improvement to strengthen outcomes.
• Building community connections through outreach and prevention—closing care gaps for rural and First Nations patients.

Let's Talk About You

You bring equal measures of capability and care. Calm under pressure, you communicate with clarity, show dignity in every interaction, and collaborate with courage to do what's right for patients. You're proud to step into the moments that matter—stabilising in ED, planning safe transfers, and championing better ways of working.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Current AHPRA medical registration.
• Fellowship of ACRRM or RACGP, or enrolment in an accredited training program.
• Broad rural generalist and emergency skills; comfortable with on‑call and a 24/7 roster.

You'll stand out if you bring advanced emergency credentials (e.g., EM certificates, point‑of‑care ultrasound or rural procedural skills) and/or experience leading service improvement, research or community outreach.

Above all, you'll live our values: Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage—so every patient encounter counts.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless. 

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.  

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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