Director of Medical Services - Blackall, Queensland
Permanent (flexible full-time, full-time)
Join our team of around 30 medical officers and immerse yourself in the beauty of outback Queensland, home to many Australian icons and the friendliest communities in Australia. Work at top of scope, challenge yourself and be part of our One Practice Model of Care that allows you to practice at local hospitals, general practices and provide outreach to our primary health. Our model of care is backed by a collegial and supportive team environment
What's involved – You will have clinical, operational, and professional oversight of medical service delivery within the Blackall Hospital, Blackall General Practice and outreach sites. This includes ensuring medical services are high performing and contribute to a learning health service that actively pursues opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
This role is pivotal in advocating for and understanding the health care needs of the community, to deliver a patient focused health care service at Blackall Hospital in line with community, departmental and Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS) priorities.
We want candidates willing to contribute to the development of a cohesive and supportive team environment, both locally and as part of the CWHHS 'single practice' model.
About Central West Hospital and Health Service – Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompass seven local government areas, and reach 18 unique and lively communities. Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane – well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.
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What we offer:
* Supportive group practice team environment
* Attractive salary $$$ - attractive total remuneration package up to $569,486 p.a. plus overtime and on-call allowances
* 8 weeks leave per year
* Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
* Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
* Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
* Accommodation or rental assistance
* Relocation assistance provided
* Paid parental leave
* The opportunity to make a difference
Role requirements:
* A relevant post-graduate qualification - FRACGP, FACRRM or equivalent for Senior Medical Officer.
* On a training pathway leading to FRACGP, FACRRM for Senior Medical Officer (Provisional Fellow).
* A genuine desire to work at top of scope in acute and general practice settings, making a real difference to the lives of remote Queenslanders.
The locals will tell you a role with CWHHS is more than a job, and a life in Central West Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it
More information and apply:
Contact: Dr John Douyere -
Job ad reference: QLD/CW5J
Please note - it is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.
Applications close: 30 November 2025
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