Visiting Medical Officer - Cleveland Youth Detention Centre

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 committed and passionate professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Visiting Medical Officer - Cleveland Youth Detention Centre.

Vacancy: Fixed Term Temporary part-time, 16 hours per fortnight up to 30/06/2026.

Location: Cleveland Youth Detention Centre Medical Centre, Women's & Children's Service Group,

The VMO will work with supporting services including North Queensland Adolescent Forensic Mental Health Service (NQAFMHS), Oral Health Service, Sexual Health Service in the delivery of a high standard of clinical care in accordance with general practice and guidelines and Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS) policies and procedures.

Enjoy a generous remuneration package including:

Salary range: $195.18 to $231.98 p.h. (VMO1 -VMO3)
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?

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:

Requires registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
Meet the VMO requirement: i.e.Incur your own on-going private practice costs and complete the 'Declaration of Outside Practice & Other Business Activities' and 'Certificate Verifying Private Practice Arrangements' forms prior to commencing.
Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) preferred.
All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialing and SoCP committee. All appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
A class C motor vehicle licence.
This position may require the incumbent to work at other facilities within the THHS.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

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:
Dr Jason Yates on (07) 4433 1544.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV633193

Applications close: Thursday, 8 May 2025

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