About us:
The Central Highlands attracts diverse residents with its strong economy and relaxed lifestyle. Emerald Hospital, 300km west of Queensland's coastline, serves a community of 28,000 with 36 beds, 2 theatres, and 160 staff. Nearby, Blackwater and Springsure Multipurpose Health Services offer comprehensive healthcare, while Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service provides extensive specialist and allied health services.
About the role:
This critical leadership role oversees Medical Services and Clinical Governance in the Central Highlands, aligning with organizational and community needs. Working closely with the General Manager and Executive Director, you'll provide expertise in rural medical services, addressing complex clinical, medico-legal, ethical, and operational challenges. You'll champion a culture of quality improvement, shaping high-performing healthcare teams across a diverse geographical area, making full use of your doctor's skill set.
About you:
1. MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
2. FACRRM or FRACGP or fellowship of another appropriate Australian specialist college.
3. Advanced skills training would be looked upon favourably.
4. AFRACMA or FRACMA would be looked upon favourably – there are opportunities to attain specialist medical administration training while in the role.
5. Please read the role description for the full list
What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $448,006 p.a.(L18); $526,821 p.a. (L25); $554,152 p.a. (L27) is comprised of:
6. Salary rates between $210,332 - $251,527 p.a. (L18 – L25); $210,330 - $266,677 p.a. (L18 – L27)
7. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
8. 17.5% leave loading
Other benefits include:
9. Professional Development Leave and Allowance
10. Motor Vehicle Allowance
11. Over-time and on-call allowances
12. Clinical/Medical Managers Allowance
13. Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
14. Inaccessibility allowance $20,700 100% paid after twelve months completion period25% paid in three monthly instalments thereafter
15. Plus many more
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (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.