Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) - Gatton
Exciting opportunity to be a part of the West Moreton Rural Health Service!
We are seeking Senior Medical Officers to join our vibrant rural health teams at Boonah, Laidley, Esk and Gatton. As a senior rural generalist, you will provide high quality inpatient and emergency care, working with a broad scope of practice and a high level of clinical autonomy. This role offers professional challenge, variety, and the chance to make a real impact in rural communities, supported by strong clinical leadership and collegial teams.
Exciting opportunity to be a part of the West Moreton Rural Health Service!
We are seeking Senior Medical Officers to join our vibrant rural health teams at Boonah, Laidley, Esk and Gatton. As a senior rural generalist, you will provide high quality inpatient and emergency care, working with a broad scope of practice and a high level of clinical autonomy. This role offers professional challenge, variety, and the opportunity to make a real impact in rural communities, supported by strong clinical leadership and collegial teams. Permanent, Temporary and Casual opportunities are available.
This is a rolling recruitment process, with applications assessed as vacancies arise.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health,



mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
To read more on what it's like to work for West Moreton Health:
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Passion for providing excellent clinical care to their community as a Rural Medical Officer
Experience in delivering quality care to inpatients, outpatients,



Emergency Department clients across a variety of acuity and care needs.
Knowledge and practical application of the National Quality & Safety Standards through the delivery of Protected and Quality focussed Patient centred care.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills across a variety of settings including in an emergency
Mandatory Requirements
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. *****
Possession of a medical degree registered or eligible for general registration with AHPRA.
Possession of Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) +/- FARGP or Fellowship with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) will be highly regarded.
Why choose us
Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to *****% super.
A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
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