**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 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

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 Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

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.

Career 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,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**

📌 Senior Medical Officer Opioid Substitution Treatment Program - PYDHS (Addiction Medicine) (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane