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 secure, 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 great benefits on offer

Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements

Flexible working arrangements A diverse work culture

Career development

Professional development opportunities

Education opportunities, Study and Research

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

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📌 Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Mackay)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Mackay