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.

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 prospect

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 protected, sustainable, and high-quality patient care.

About our Hospital and Health Service

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

📌 Deputy Chief Medical Officer Mackay
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Mackay