The Position
We are currently seeking a Medical Superintendent to join the team of this Queensland health service located 65km north-west of Townsville. The vacancy is available on a permanent full time basis or fixed term temporary basis for 2 years.
This position provides medical leadership and high-quality clinical services as a part of the multidisciplinary team delivering integrated primary, community, and secondary level health services to the Indigenous community of Palm Island in the locations of the Joyce Palmer Health Service and the Palm Island Primary Health Care Centre.
Health Service
The Joyce Palmer Health Service was officially opened in July 2000 and was named in honour of the late Joyce Palmer, a Palm Island nurse, recognized for her many years of service and dedication to the Palm Island community.
The Palm Island Primary Health Care Centre opened in 2022, with subsequent transition of services from Queensland Health to the Palm Island Community Company (PICC).
The Location
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.
Palm Island is the largest island in the Palm group, situated north-west of Townsville and is home to the largest Aboriginal community in Australia of approximately 4,000 people.
Essential Criteria
- Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or equivalent Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP-RG) i.e., Rural Generalist or FRACGP candidates with similar rural and / or ED experience.
- Post graduate qualifications and demonstrated capability and experience in at least one of the following Advanced Skills disciplines is highly desirable: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Emergency Medicine, Rural and Remote. Demonstrated capability in procedural obstetrics would be well regarded.
The Package
- Remuneration package of up to $598,550 p.a. (+ other applicable allowances/benefits) comprising salary range of $8062.00 - $10,221.70 p.f. (L18 - L27)
- Recreational leave loading (17.5%)
- Employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance
- Regional and rural attraction allowance
- Motor vehicle allowance
- Professional development assistance (allowances and leave)
- Inaccessibility allowance (if applicable)
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.