Senior Medical Officer - General Practitioner or Rural Generalist
South West Hospital and Health Service has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner or Rural Generalist) to join our team in Surat, Western Qld.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
About this role
Your opportunity
The Senior Medical Officer, Surat, Western Qld, has the opportunity to make a significant contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of the local communities within the South West Hospital and Health Service and to become a valued member of a dynamic rural health care team that provides quality and culturally appropriate medical services.
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.
Located 443kms west of Brisbane, Surat is a 12 bed Multipurpose Health Service servicing a surrounding population of approximately 1400 people. Newly renovated nurses quarters and a supportive and experienced team are two good reasons to make the move to Surat. Fresh air, a friendly community and great fishing are just added bonuses!
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.
- Top remuneration packages matched to your experience!
- Accommodation provided!
- Play a key role in helping us deliver better health in the bush!
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 Surat has to offer! www.romarevealed.com.au/discover-the-region/towns/surat/
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.
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/SW679907 |
|
Closing date 29-Apr-2026 |
|
Yearly salary |
|
Fortnightly salary |
|
Total remuneration |
|
Salary other |
|
Job duration
Remuneration up to $532,090 p.a. Full Time |
|
Contact person
Dr Dan Halliday |
|
Contact details
0418 773 228
Access the National Relay Service |
|
Attachments
SW679907 RD (PDF, 349KB)
Role Description info-for-applicants_SWHHS (PDF, 319KB) Information Package for Applicants SWHHS Area Map (PDF, 1.67MB) Information Package for Applicants |
Need help?
If you have any questions about your account or accessing this website, please visit Queensland Health for more information.