Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L18-L24, L25-L27
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/690242
Closing date 01-Sep-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.)
Contact person Charles Pain
Contact details 07 4885 6765
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Role details

The Medical Services at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Deputy Chief Medical Officer to join their team on a permanent basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and provides leadership and oversight of:

- Medical workforce planning, recruitment, retention and service delivery
- Medical education and prevocational medical training
- Credentialing and scope of clinical practice governance frameworks
- Governance for quality and safety.

The DCMO will support the CMO by contributing to the professional leadership of medical staff and the strategic development of clinical services across the health service. The role ensures that medical workforce and governance functions are effective, consistent, compliant, and aligned with MHHS clinical governance systems, supporting the delivery of safe, sustainable, and high-quality patient care.





About our Hospital and Health Service

has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Career development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport

Further information

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Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

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