Senior Medical Officer - Cherbourg, Queensland Health

You’ll move between general practice, inpatient reviews and emergency presentations, providing patient‑centred care and working closely with nurses, allied health and visiting specialists. You’ll liaise with other hospitals when referrals are needed, keep clear and accurate records and contribute to clinical governance through audits, feedback and peer review. Teaching junior doctors and students will be part of your rhythm, along with participating in community health initiatives and supporting improvements to local care processes. Every interaction—whether reassuring a family, guiding a colleague or responding to an urgent presentation—reflects the compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage that guide Darling Downs Health. You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $451,392 (L24) comprising salary rates between $382,017 (L13) and $451,392 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. Let’s talk about you!

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can inspire the following: Compassion

– you will engage with others and demonstrate empathy, care, kindness, support and understanding. Integrity

– you are open, honest, approachable, equitable and consistent in everything we do. Dignity

– you treat others with respect, display reasonableness and take pride in what you do. Innovation

– you embrace change and strive to know more, learn more and do better. Courage

– you respectfully question for clarity and have the strength and confidence to Speak Up. Why Us?

Darling Downs Health’s (DDH) region is a large geographic area covering approximately 90,000 square kilometres across Southeast Queensland. We are one of the largest employers in the region, with a diverse team of more than 7,000 staff. We deliver frontline health services across our 30 facilities and care for nearly 300,000 people, support the birth of almost 3,000 babies and perform more than 15,000 breast screens. We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical areas throughout our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work culture that values and respects diversity in the workplace. We also believe that all our employees should be treated fairly, with dignity and with respect. DDH is committed to providing a safe, secure, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements Education opportunities, Study and Research Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Work‑Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility Generous Salary Sacrificing Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation. Find out more about us!

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