OverviewProvisional Senior Medical Officer (SMO) - Anaesthetics role at North West Hospital and Health Service .
Temporary part-time role available (40 hours p.f.) commencing February 2026 for 6-12 months.About the RoleThe Mount Isa Hospital Department of Anaesthetics comprises 3 operating theatres and a 5-bed Intensive Care Unit/High Dependency Unit.
Procedures are performed in both adults and children, in the specialty areas of general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, acute trauma, obstetrics and gynaecology and dental.ResponsibilitiesProvide high quality clinical care to patients of the Mount Isa Hospital and support continued improvement of health services by always participating in quality improvement opportunities.Excel in patient safety by active contribution to a framework of sound clinical governance.Experience working life in a remote and remarkable part of Australia.RequirementsMandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.Successfully completed the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Rural Generalist Anaesthesia (RGA) training program and will be eligible for award of the qualification in RGA on completion of the primary fellowship.C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.A period of probation may apply.Remuneration & BenefitsRemuneration package (based on f/t equivalent value) from $434,969 up to $446,129 p.a. (Paid pro-rata for engagement period / part-time employee)Base salary ranges between $6,980.10 and $7,198.40 p.f. (Paid pro-rata for engagement period / part-time employee)12.75% employer contribution to superannuationProfessional Development AllowanceAttraction and retention incentive allowance 35% base p.a. salaryRegional and Rural attraction allowance 15% base p.a. salaryInaccessibility AllowanceMotor Vehicle Allowance5 weeks p.a. Annual LeaveProfessional Development LeaveAccommodation - Rent Free (provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)Eligible Mount Isa Residents may also be able to access discounts starting from 20% off Qantas return fares from Mount Isa to their eligible city.
Discounted fares for residents | Qantas AULifestyleThe lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel.
You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.How to ApplyInterested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.Apply ONLINE: Dr Desire Banda on .
Applications close: Friday, 12 September 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr