Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:
Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:
Position: Senior Medical Officer - Public Health
Vacancy: Fixed Term Temporary full-time, 31/01/2025 up to 31/01/2026.
Location: Townsville Public Health Unit, Corporate Service Group, Townsville
Provide specialist Public Health medical support to the health services and communities in Townsville and tropical north Queensland, through disease monitoring, prevention and control, education and research. Work with multidisciplinary teams to protect the health of the population.
Your contributions will be valued and impactful.
Enjoy a generous remuneration package valued up to $496,915 p.a., including:

• Salary range: $182,106 to $266,677 p.a. (L13 - L27)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and become empowered with a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Requirements:

• Registered with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner and as a Medical Specialist in Public Health Medicine (or another equivalent and relevant specialty) or registrable as a specialist in Public Health Medicine within 12 months of appointment.
• Maintain currency in public health medicine including fulfilling any specialist College and national registration authority (AHPRA) requirements such as Continuing Professional Development.
• Participate as required in rostered and/or on-call service, including day, evening and night shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Ability to operate a C class motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this type of vehicle. Proof of this endorsement must be produced prior to commencement of duties.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.
Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Steven Donohue on (07) 4433 6900.
Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV607430
Applications close: Tuesday, 17 December 2024
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