About us:

The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS) Public Health Unit (CQPHU) is responsible for maintaining preventative population health services to a population of ~250,000 people in the areas of communicable disease control, environmental health and public health risk assessment and provides Public Health advice to the Central Queensland and Central West Hospital and Health Services.

CQPHU employs an interdisciplinary team of staff including public health physicians, public health nurses, environmental health officers, public health officers, epidemiologists, data officers, and business support staff.

About the role:

The Senior Medical Officer (Public Health) will support the Director Public Health in providing routine Public Health, Human Biosecurity and health protection activities for the Central Queensland and Central West Hospital and Health Services (CQHHS). The position supports the unit's COVID-19 response and provides specialist medical advice to the vaccine and quarantine accommodation program. The Central Queensland Public Health Unit maintains an active research portfolio to which this position will be expected to contribute.

About you:

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Fellowship of either the Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine (AFPHM), the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) or fellowship of another appropriate Australian specialist college.
• Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $501,101 p.a. is comprised of:

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

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• 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) RK5C626777

Applications close: Monday, 31 March 2025

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