Senior Medical Officer - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
About this role
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $481,935 (L27) comprising salary rates between $106.39 (L18) and $134.90 (L27) p.h., 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 a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, you'll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for women and families across the region. From delivering specialist care to supporting colleagues and strengthening services, you'll be part of a team committed to safe, high-quality care and continuous improvement.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Delivering outstanding obstetric and gynaecology care across inpatient, outpatient and procedural settings.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, patient-centred outcomes and seamless care.
- Providing clinical leadership, mentoring and education that strengthens capability across the service.
- Driving quality improvement, clinical governance and evidence-based practice to enhance patient experiences.
Let's Talk About You
You're a clinician who combines expertise with compassion and professionalism. You lead by example, build trusted relationships and stay focused on achieving the best outcomes for patients and colleagues. You'll take pride in supporting women and families through important moments in their healthcare journey while contributing to a culture shaped by Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Specialist registration and recognised qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or equivalent eligible qualifications.
- Demonstrated capability delivering high-quality obstetric and gynaecological care.
- Strong communication, collaboration and clinical leadership skills.
- Commitment to education, research, patient safety and continuous improvement.
You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience supporting rural services and/or a strong background in teaching and mentoring medical practitioners.
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about improving women's health and creating positive outcomes that strengthen communities.
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
- Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.
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!
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Further information
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Job details
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Position status Fixed Term Temporary |
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Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time,Full-time,Part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Medical |
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Classification L18-L27 |
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Workplace Location Toowoomba region |
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Job ad reference QLD/DD2607687872 |
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Closing date 30-Jul-2026 |
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Yearly salary |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Total remuneration |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
up to 12 months with possible extension |
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Contact person
Dr Tilo Asmussen |
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Contact details
(07) 4616 6619
Access the National Relay Service |
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Attachments
Candidate Application Guide (PDF, 653KB)
Application Kit Medical-cv-template-2026 (Word, 322KB) Application Kit DD2607687872 Role Description (PDF, 400KB) Role Description |
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