Senior Medical Officer – ACCHS Health Workforce Queensland•Rockhampton Position Description:
Key responsibilities will include:
* Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the medical team within the Health Service, ensuring safe, high-quality care in alignment with our culturally safe model.
* Drive improvement in clinical systems, pathways, and our model of care.
* Embed continuous quality improvement processes, monitor outcomes, and support accreditation and governance frameworks.
* Develop and oversee medical education and training programs (for doctors, registrars, allied health, nurses) and support career development of the clinical workforce.
* Act as a key clinical advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, contributing to strategic planning, risk management, policy development and funding submissions.
* Work collaboratively across disciplines (GPs, nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, allied health) to foster a multidisciplinary, team-oriented approach to care.
* Maintain a clinical practice component to remain connected with patient care and the operational realities of the service.
Position Requirements:
This service is seeking a highly motivated clinician to fill the role of Senior Medical Officer. This role is ideal for an experienced General Practitioner who is either stepping into a clinical leadership role or looking to step back from a heavy clinical load and focus more on system improvement, governance, CQI and education.
* Experience as a GP or Senior Medical Officer within a primary health care or community health setting.
* Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a positive workplace culture.
* A strong commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with cultural awareness and humility.
* Ability to think strategically and operationally, translating vision into practice, building systems and processes, monitoring outcomes and driving improvement.
Desirable:
* Experience in an ACCHO or Aboriginal health setting (though not essential), supervisory or training roles, familiarity with accreditation, policy, evaluation, and primary health care.
Essential:
* Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent), current registration and fellowship with RACGP &/or ACCRM.
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