Medical Officer Private Practice (Specialist General Practice)

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 193,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Salary packaging

Salary packaging and 12.75% employer"

Five weeks annual leave

PD leave 3.6 weeks

Vehicle allowance

Rural attraction incentives

EAP

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service seeks a rural medical practitioner to provide comprehensive care across general practice, inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings in Moura. You will join a supportive team and contribute to a 24-hour emergency roster, with opportunities for private practice income.

The role supports professional development, relocation assistance and accommodation, with visa sponsorship possible. A strong rural medicine interest is ideal.

Qualifications

• Medical qualifications eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Enrolment or acceptance into an eligible Specialist General Practice training program.
• Current ALS and APLS certification.
• Confidence across general practice and acute care, with an interest in rural and emergency medicine.
• A collaborative approach to working with patients, colleagues and the community.
• Doctors pursuing rural generalist or GP fellowship pathways are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general practice, inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.
• Work alongside the Medical Superintendent.
• Participate in the 24‑hour emergency coverage roster.
• Access to telehealth services and connections with larger regional hospitals.

Skills

ALS certification

APLS certification

Collaborative approach

Education

Medical Board of Australia registration eligible

Enrolment in Specialist General Practice training

Job description

• Paid Parental Leave

About us

Moura is a welcoming rural community in Central Queensland's Dawson Valley, approximately 180km from Rockhampton and 65km from Biloela.

Moura Multipurpose Health Service is a modern, purpose-built facility providing emergency, acute, aged care and outpatient services. With an expansion to eight residential aged care beds underway, it's an exciting time to join a growing rural health service.

About the role

Looking for a rural medical role that offers variety, professional development and the opportunity to earn additional income through private practice?

You’ll work alongside the Medical Superintendent to deliver general practice, inpatient, outpatient and emergency care, while participating in the 24-hour emergency coverage roster.

Here’s what's on offer

• Total remuneration package up to $429,389 p.a., depending on classification
• Additional earning potential through private practice
• Accommodation provided and relocation assistance (conditions apply)
• Visa sponsorship may be considered
• 12.75% employer superannuation and salary packaging
• Five weeks annual leave and 3.6 weeks professional development leave annually
• Professional development allowance, vehicle allowance and rural attraction incentives
• Mentoring and clinical support, with opportunities to maintain and develop skills

You’ll also have access to established telehealth services and connections with larger regional hospitals.

About you

We’re looking for a doctor who enjoys the variety of rural medicine and wants to continue developing their clinical skills.

You’ll bring

• Medical qualifications eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Enrolment or acceptance into an eligible Specialist General Practice training program
• Current ALS and APLS certification
• Confidence across general practice and acute care, with an interest in rural and emergency medicine
• A collaborative approach to working with patients, colleagues and the community
• Doctors pursuing rural generalist or GP fellowship pathways are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

What we offer

• A salary rate between $193,191 - $205,244 p.a.
• A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a.
• A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications close

Thursday, 19 November 2026