Medical Officer Private Practice

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 196,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Accommodation provided

Private practice earnings

Job summary

Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service seeks a dedicated physician to provide comprehensive care across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and general practice in a rural setting. You will build rural generalist expertise, deliver 24/7 emergency care with telehealth support, and lead service improvements with strong community links.

The role offers professional development, mentoring, and supporting facilities in Baralaba, Queensland.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, enabling AHPRA registration.
• Current ALS and APLS certification.
• ACRRM or RACGP Fellowship is highly desirable, with encouragement to apply while pursuing Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and general practice.
• Grow rural generalist expertise by managing a wide range of clinical presentations.
• Provide 24/7 emergency care with support from clinical networks and telehealth services.
• Shape rural healthcare through leadership, service improvement and community engagement.

Skills

Rural generalist

Emergency medicine

Primary healthcare

Education

MBBS or equivalent

ALS

APLS

Job description

About us:Discover country charm with a meaningful twist at Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service. Our modern, purpose-built facility provides 24/7 emergency and inpatient care, aged care and outpatient services to a close-knit rural community.Why make the move to Baralaba?Remuneration packages up to $439,120 per annum, depending on classification, plus private practice earnings.Private practice opportunities to complement your public health service role.Relocation assistance and accommodation provided, subject to conditions.12.75% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave entitlements.Professional development support, including an annual allowance and 3.6 weeks of professional development leave.Visa sponsorship may be considered, subject to eligibility and conditions.About the role:Join us in a permanent, full-time role that combines clinical variety, professional autonomy and the opportunity to make a real difference in rural Queensland.Working across hospital and general practice settings, you will:Deliver comprehensive care across emergency, inpatient, outpatient and general practice.Build your rural generalist expertise by managing a wide range of clinical presentations.Provide 24/7 emergency care with support from clinical networks and telehealth services.Grow your private practice through the neighbouring general practice clinic.Shape the future of rural healthcare through clinical leadership, service improvement and strong community connections.Your career development matters, with professional development opportunities, mentoring and support from regional facilities.About you:MBBS or equivalent, enabling AHPRA registration.Broad clinical experience in general practice, emergency medicine and primary healthcare.Current ALS and APLS certification.A passion for rural healthcare and continuous improvement.ACRRM or RACGP Fellowship is highly desirable, along with advanced emergency medicine skills.Working towards Fellowship? We encourage you to apply!What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $439,120 p.a. is comprised of:A salary rate between $195,746 - $207,668 p.a. (MOR1-1.1 - MOR1-1.3)A salary rate between $225,305 - $260,864 p.a. (MOPP-RGM-01 - MOPP-RGM-07)A salary rate between $268,430 - $284,318 p.a. (SMOPPRGM-01 - SMOPPRGM-03)12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)Motor Vehicle AllowanceOvertime and on call allowancesAttraction and Retention Incentive AllowanceInaccessibility Incentive Allowance of up to $27,600Generous Salary SacrificingPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine 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 apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact Senior Medical Workforce: [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) BA6J695999Applications close: Thursday, 10 December 2026#Baralaba #CentralQueenslandThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.