Medical Officer with Private Practice or Rural Generalist Medical Officer with Private Practice

Your employer - Mackay Hospital and Health Service

The Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) delivers public healthcare services across a geographically diverse region extending from Sarina in the south, Clermont in the west, and Bowen and the Whitsunday Islands in the north-east. The HHS supports a population of approximately 182,000 residents across an area of around 90,000 square kilometres.

MHHS comprises 6 hospitals, 2 Multi-Purpose Health Services, and 3 community health centres, employing more than 2,700 staff. Mackay Base Hospital serves as the primary referral centre for the region, supporting rural facilities including Proserpine, Bowen, Dysart, Clermont, Collinsville, Moranbah and Sarina.

About Collinsville Multi-Purpose Health Service (MPHS)

The Collinsville MPHS is a vital rural healthcare facility within MHHS providing a broad range of services to Collinsville and surrounding areas. The facility delivers inpatient care, emergency services, residential aged care, outpatient services, community health programs, and visiting specialist services. The service plays an important role in supporting the health needs of a geographically dispersed population and provides clinicians with the opportunity to practise across a diverse scope of rural medicine.

The Medical Officer with Right of Private Practice (MORPP) position offers a rewarding and varied rural generalist practice environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of emergency, inpatient, outpatient and community-based healthcare services, while developing strong relationships with patients and the local community. The role provides opportunities to work autonomously, utilise a broad clinical skillset, and contribute to service development, clinical governance, teaching and mentoring activities. The private practice is co-located in the facility making working in both the hospital and primary care viable and rewarding.

About Collinsville and the Region

Collinsville is a welcoming rural community located in North Queensland, approximately 85 kilometres west of Bowen and around 270 kilometres north of Mackay. Known for its rich mining and agricultural heritage, Collinsville offers a relaxed country lifestyle, a strong sense of community, and affordable living. Residents enjoy a family-friendly environment, local schools, sporting clubs, recreational facilities, and a range of community events that contribute to the town's close-knit and supportive culture.

Your opportunity

Collinsville offers a unique opportunity to combine a fulfilling rural medical career with an exceptional lifestyle. The MORPP role provides exposure to a diverse clinical caseload, meaningful community engagement, and the ability to make a tangible difference in the health outcomes of a rural population. Supported by Mackay Hospital and Health Service and connected to larger regional referral centres including Bowen, Proserpine and Mackay, Collinsville provides an ideal setting for medical practitioners seeking professional autonomy, clinical variety, and an enviable North Queensland lifestyle.

Vaccine Preventable Disease (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.