About us:

The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) operates a network model for Obstetrics and Gynaecology services. This position will be required to provide services at Rockhampton Hospital and community clinics, Gladstone Hospital and Emerald Hospital, as well as visits to rural facilities including Woorabinda Multipurpose Health Service, Biloela Hospital and Capricorn Coast Hospital and other facilities as services are expanded.

Other CQHHS facilities include Biloela and Moura Hospitals, Theodore, Woorabinda, Baralaba, Mount Morgan, Springsure and Blackwater Multipurpose Health Services.

About the role:

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a specialist General Practitioner (GP) with Rural Generalist recognition to work collaboratively in a busy level 3 obstetric unit alongside specialist obstetricians. The position of the Rural Generalist (Obstetrics) is intended to provide Obstetrics and Gynaecology services to the Gladstone and Banana Shire group of hospitals. This requires the provision of expert Obstetric services at Gladstone Hospital as well as professional support to other facilities in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS), as required from time to time including but not limited to Outreach Clinics or Telehealth Clinics at Biloela, Moura, Theodore and Baralaba Hospitals.

About you:

• The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRANZCOG) (advanced).

• General Practice Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or
• Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or
• Evidence of acceptance as an Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) trainee.

• MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• While not mandatory, the following qualifications would be well regarded:
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Current Obstetric Emergency Management, RANZCOG FSE accreditation and Advanced Neo Resuscitation training.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program of appropriate College.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $458,574 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $210,332 - $251,527 p.a. (L18-L25)
• A salary rate between $182,106 - $210,332 p.a. (L13-L18)
• A salary rate between $182,106 - $187,801 p.a. (L13-L14)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Inaccessibility Allowance (100% paid after 12 months completion)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

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.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5C625104

Applications close: Sunday, 6 April 2025

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