About the role
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $485,769 (L24) comprising salary rates between $367,560 (L13) and $485,769 p.a. (L24), 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 provide high-quality care across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and aged care services. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you'll help deliver safe, accessible healthcare and improved outcomes for the local community.
Every day, you'll contribute by:
- Providing expert clinical care across a broad range of presentations.
- Leading and supporting teams to deliver safe, patient-centred care.
- Driving quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
- Mentoring and developing colleagues through education and collaboration.
Let's Talk About You
You're a skilled and compassionate doctor who enjoys the variety, autonomy and connection that come with rural practice. You lead with integrity, communicate with respect and are committed to achieving the best outcomes for patients, families and colleagues. You take pride in making a meaningful difference in your community while contributing to a positive team culture.
Here's what will help you thrive in this role:
- Current registration as a Medical Practitioner and eligibility to practise in Australia.
- Experience delivering high-quality care across a broad clinical scope.
- Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to patient safety and ongoing professional development.
You'll stand out if you have fellowship or advanced training relevant to rural generalist practice, including emergency medicine, paediatrics, mental health or aged care.
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about improving health outcomes through Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.
Together, you'll help build healthier communities through exceptional rural healthcare.
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.
Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.
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.
- 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!
Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:
www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns
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