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Queensland Government

Senior Medical Officer - Expression of Interest

South West Hospital and Health Service · South West Qld

Hiring organisation
South West Hospital and Health Service
Location
South West Qld
Employment
Temporary
Salary
L13-L27
Closing date
31 January 2027
Source checked
12 August 2026

About this role

What we can do for you

Ultimately, we can 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 career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.

To be successful in this role you will have

• Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice (particularly hospital-based practice and/or primary health) and in the relevant advanced skills if appointed as a Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow

• Demonstrated skill in trauma management, general and emergency medicine

• The appropriate knowledge, skills and passion for continuous improvement to deliver quality care

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A commitment to high-quality, person-centred care and safety

• Motivation to learn, grow, and contribute within a collaborative environment

If this sounds like the right fit for you

Why join our Talent Pool?

• Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)

• Accommodation and relocation

• Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay

• Professional development

• Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance

What we're looking for:

• Hold registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

• While not required, those on a General Practice training program will be well regarded

This Expression of Interest (EOI) collects a variety of information that will help identify potentially suitable applicants for current and future employment opportunities. If deemed suitable your details will remain in the expression of interest pool for a period of twelve (12) months, and you may be contacted further by the Medical Services Team at SWHHS at the time an opportunity arises matching your qualifications and/or experience.

SWHHS may request your participation in other recruitment selection processes (eg: interview, reference checks and pre-employment checks) to further determine suitability for appointment.

Express your interest in joining the South West Team today and apply now!

For more information about South West Hospital and Health Service visit https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/

Additional information:

• Submission of this EOI form is not a guarantee that you will be offered employment with SWHHS.

• By submitting an EOI, you will not automatically be considered for advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy, please ensure you complete the application form and submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the job search website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy

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