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Queensland Health

Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / Rural Generalist (RG) - Obstetrics

Queensland, Australia

Location
Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Senior
Function
Healthcare
Pay
A$314.4K – A$387.9K a year
Posted
11 days ago

About the role

About the role

Be part of a dedicated team delivering obstetric and gynaecological services at Mount Isa Hospital, the regional birthing facility for North West Queensland. You'll provide evidence-based clinical care to women and families across the region, contribute to safe patient outcomes and support the development of medical staff in a rewarding rural and remote setting.

  • Provide obstetric and gynaecological care across inpatient, outpatient, operating and outreach services.
  • Participate in on-call services, clinical ward rounds and multidisciplinary care, with specialist support where appropriate.
  • Support clinical education, supervision and professional development of junior medical staff and trainees.

Working with us

Competitive remuneration package up to $387,913 per annum (based on part time, 40 hours per fortnight) comprising:

  • Base salary ranges between $112,653 and $142,159 (L18-L27) (based on part time, 40 hours per fortnight).
  • Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
  • 5 weeks annual recreational leave.
  • Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
  • Attraction and Retention incentive allowance of 50% base annual salary.
  • Regional and Rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
  • Motor Vehicle Allowance.
  • Professional Development Allowance and Leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
  • Inaccessibility Allowance.
  • Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Plus we can offer:

  • Accommodation – Rent Free for 17 months (as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation).
  • Transfer and appointment expenses (conditions apply).

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

Requirements

  • Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Rural Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP + FARGP) with Advanced Diploma of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (Advanced DRANZCOG).
  • C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
  • Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
  • This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
  • A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Dr Erica West on (07) 4744 4882.

Applications close: Wednesday, 25 November 2026.

Source

Posted by Queensland Health on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 04:50 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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