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Prison and Youth Detention Health Services (PYDHS) is a rapidly growing division within the West Moreton Health region, delivering primary health care services to detained, remanded and sentenced prisoners and Young Persons across eight facilities (six Correctional Centres and two Youth Detention Centres).

Temporary and Permanent positions available!

Salary information provided is base on full time equivalent.

Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L13-L24
Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region
Job ad reference QLD/WM689568_09
Closing date 05-Oct-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Nadeem Siddiqui
Contact details 32718792
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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-acute care, 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 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:

About the role

The role of a Senior Medical Officer for the Opiate Substitution Treatment (OST) Program (Addiction Medicine) is to provide treatment for opiate addiction as part of a primary health care service within West Moreton Prison Health Services.



You would be expected to provide clinical leadership within the OST team. This role will be based at Wacol, and you will work across all correctional facilities within West Moreton Health Service based on clinical need. You will also be involved in the clinical governance and procedures/policies for this program.

Please refer to the attached role description for the key responsibilities of the role and how you will be assessed in the ‘about you' section.

Mandatory Requirements

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the
- Registration with AHPRA as a specialist (Addiction Medicine) OR a specialist (General Practice) with an interest in Addiction Medicine
- Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (FAChAM) OR Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) OR the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM).
- All applicants must be Credentialed and awarded a Scope of Practice by West Moreton Hospital and Health

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 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

To apply

For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description, and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities,



knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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