
Senior Medical Officer (Capricornia Offender Health Service)
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Posted 6 days ago
About us:
The Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS) delivers primary healthcare to around 1,200 male prisoners at the Capricornia Correctional Centre, Correctional Farm, and associated workcamps. Services are tailored to meet a broad range of urgent, chronic, and preventative health needs, supported by a multidisciplinary team and integrated referral systems. The model ensures prisoners receive care equivalent to community standards, including access to an Opioid Dependence Treatment program from 2024. COHS aims to address health inequalities and improve long-term health outcomes for prisoners, a group with significantly higher rates of chronic disease, mental illness, and substance use than the general population—ultimately benefiting the wider community.
About the role:
The Senior Medical Officer position provides effective, efficient, and equitable medical services to prisoner clients of the Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS). The Senior Medical Officer will work collaboratively with other medical officers and multidisciplinary teams to provide health care services to Prisoners.
About you:
- MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
- Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Registration or eligibility for registration in General Practice (FRACGP or FACRRM) is highly desirable.
- Advanced Life Support competency current or attained on employment.
- A demonstrated practice scope in, or completion of, or willingness to complete Opioid Substitution Treatment and Hep C prescriber course/s will be highly regarded.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $458,562 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
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
- Motor Vehicle Allowance
- 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 apply, please submit the following:
- Your current CV or resume, including referees.
- A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
- Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
For assistance:
- Contact Senior Medical Workforce: [email protected]
- Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5E637429
Applications close: Sunday, 29 June 2025
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About Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.
We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.
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