About us:

The Medical Officer with Right of Private Practice provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care at Baralaba MPHS, as well as a general practice clinic which operates within the same building. Telehealth services are available for linking with specialist staff at other hospitals via videoconference, which means suitable patients no longer have to travel long distances for appointments. An active community advisory network provides opportunity for interested residents to be involved in their health service.

About the role:

The Medical Officer Private Practice (MOPP) will be responsible for working with the Medical Superintendent Private Practice (MSPP) to provide safe, efficient quality medical services to inpatients and outpatients of the Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service, as well as a general practice clinic which operates within the same building. The position also requires participation in a 24-hour on-call roster ensuring medical services are available at all times.

About you:

• Enrolment/acceptance into a GP training program that will facilitate a provider number with access to Medicare benefits for the private practice.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification, and enrolment and maintenance of ongoing Continuing Medical Education (CME) program of appropriate College.

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Candidates with emergency experience who wish to train for vocational registration are encouraged to apply if they are eligible for training through Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) to work towards a fellowship.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $261,699 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $182,106 - $193,468 p.a. (MOR1-1, MOR1-3)
• 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) BA5H654433

Applications close: Wednesday, 10 September 2025

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