Senior Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine , Queensland Health

Come for the job, stay for the adventure. Your journey starts here. We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, team-oriented Emergency Medicine Physician/Specialist GP to join our department.
Our department: We are a regional adult and paediatric mix Emergency Department with an annual attendance of 50,000 presentations and 25% are paediatric. It is the referral hospital for Central Queensland and sees a wide range of complex multi-speciality cases.
The location: Rockhampton region presents an attractive beach-to-bush lifestyle full of activities and adventure for everyone.
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Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L13-L14, L13-L18
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK4B547677
Closing date 24-Mar-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration 8 April 2024 - 7 October 2024
Contact person Dr Thushan Malawana
Contact details (07) 4920 7044
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About us:
Rockhampton Hospital is a 305-bed facility and is the main referral hospital for Central Queensland. Specialist Medical Services include Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, Anaesthetics, Cardiology, General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Haematology, Medical Oncology, Palliative Care, Radiation Oncology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, General Surgery, ENT Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Ophthalmology and Psychiatry. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland. The Cancer Care Unit provides care for local patients, with state-of-the-art equipment and services.
About the role:
We are a regional adult and paediatric mix Emergency Department with an annual attendance of 50,000 presentations and 25% are paediatric. It is the referral hospital for Central Queensland and sees a wide range of complex multi-speciality cases.
This Department is led by 9.5 full time employees (FTE) Fellowship of Australasian College Emergency Medicine (FACEMs), 4.0 FTE Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRMs) and 1.0 FTE Senior Medical Officer (SMO).
The Emergency Department's vision is for a culture of excellence that empower our staff to provide compassionate and timely emergency care for all patients in an environment that promotes respect, quality, safety and continuous learning.
About you:
To be successful in this role you must have MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as well as Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM) and registered as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Fellowship of either The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) with registration as a Specialist in General Practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $434,259 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $176,802 - $204,206 (L13 - L18) p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• 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 and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4B547677
Applications close: Sunday, 24 March 2024
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants