The Position
We are on the look-out for a Senior Medical Officers to join a health service in a permanent full-time position at a level 3 (CSCF), non-birthing, 23 bed rural hospital with emergency and ambulatory services, with 2.0 FTE available for this role.
The role Senior Medical Officer (SMO) involves provision of emergency and inpatient medical services for the hospital: in-patient (acute and long-stay), outpatient and emergency. Telehealth services reduce the need for patient travel. The local multi-disciplinary team is supplemented by visiting specialist medical, dental, nursing, and allied health services from Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS), Non-Government Organisations and Private Providers.
The Location
Located on the Flinders Highway, 136 kilometres west of Townsville, on the country of the Gudjal people. The geography is volcanic basalt mountains separating black soil plains. Aside from camping opportunities, the nearby Burdekin River provides the town with water. With a population of approximately 12,000, the township is a regional centre for mining, beef and education, specifically boarding schools catering for remote rural families.
Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme - Eligible health workers who make the move (interstate or international) will receive a $30,000 (PFT) or Pro rata (PPT) initial incentive payment followed by a further $20,000 after completion 12 months continuous service (PFT) or Pro rata (PPT) and a further $20,000 incentive payment after completion of 24 months continuous service (PFT) or Pro rata (PPT). Totalling $70,000 in incentive payments.
Essential Criteria
• Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and/or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• A Fellowed and experienced Rural Generalist is highly desirable – FACRRM or FRACGP with appropriate rural/remote experience.
• Demonstrated capability and experience in at least one of the following Advanced Skills disciplines is highly desirable: Emergency, Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Remote Medicine, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics or Palliative Care.
The Package
- TOTAL ESTIMATED REMUNERATION $268,802 - $369,230
- Base Salary - (L13) $238,406 - (L27) $327,477
- Motor Vehicle Allowance $21,000 - $25,500
- Professional Development Allowance $21,500
- Inaccessibility Incentive Allowance (category 2)* $41,400
- Superannuation Estimate $33,915 - $45,272
- Senior Medical Officers will accrue 3.6 weeks of Professional Development Leave each year, up to a maximum of 10 years accrual.
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Communication Package.
- Salary sacrificing for up to $17,000 grossed up taxable equivalent value.
- Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance payment of 35 % of your base rate for GP SMO and 40% of your base rate for RG SMO.
- Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance of 5% of your base rate.
- Relocation expenses up to $20,000.
About Skilled Medical
Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com
To Apply
For further information, please send your most up to date CV to Jonathan Gregory by selecting the 'Apply' button below, or please call a member of our permanent team in London on +44 (0) 333 444 2000 or in Australia on 1300 900 100.