Senior Medical Officer – Rural Generalist & Provisional Fellow

About the role

This senior position supports a midwifery‑led model of care in the Callide Valley, partnering with the Banana Midwifery Group Practice to ensure safe, high‑quality maternity services. You will work across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings while rotating through the broader Central Queensland Health network for professional development.

Key responsibilities

• Provide primary and secondary rural generalist medical services in hospital, outpatient and emergency environments.
• Offer clinical governance and specialist support to maintain a level‑2 maternity service.
• Mentor doctors‑in‑training, medical students, midwives and nursing staff.
• Lead maternity quality and safety initiatives, including audits and risk management.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours and weekend emergency rosters.
• Collaborate with multiple CQ Health sites using outreach and digital health platforms.

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent with current registration on the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of ACRRM or RACGP, or active trainee working toward fellowship.
• Advanced obstetrics skills (e.g., DRANZCOG Advanced).
• Current ALS and PALS certifications.
• Proven competence in rural hospital practice, trauma and emergency medicine.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead within a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• DRANZCOG Advanced certification
• Fellowship of ACRRM
• Fellowship of RACGP

What we offer

• Total remuneration up to $534,437 per annum (L25 level).
• Salary range $192,257 – $265,550 per annum.
• Structured sessional rotations across the Central Queensland Health network.
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support for a smooth transition.
• Opportunity to work in a modernised 25‑bed hospital with upgraded facilities.