Senior Medical Officer – Correctional Health
Maryborough Correctional Centre | Wide Bay Queensland
Permanent Full Time or Part Time | Package up to $564,548 p.a. | Private Practice Opportunity
Take a Chance. Progress Your Career. Discover the Wide Bay.
Sante Recruitment is seeking a Senior Medical Officer to join the healthcare team at Maryborough Correctional Centre, providing high-quality primary healthcare to patients within a secure correctional environment.
This is an opportunity to develop your career in a rewarding area of medicine while enjoying the exceptional lifestyle, affordability and natural beauty of Queensland's Fraser Coast.
Permanent full-time (80 hours per fortnight) or permanent part-time positions are available, with part-time hours negotiable.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Medical Officer, you will provide high-quality, best-practice primary healthcare to prisoners within your scope of practice.
Comprehensive assessment and management of patients
Providing ongoing primary healthcare within the correctional environment
Managing acute and chronic medical conditions
Developing and implementing appropriate treatment and care plans
Referring patients to hospitals, specialist clinics and other health services when required
Working collaboratively with nursing, allied health and other healthcare professionals
Supporting continuity and quality of care
Contributing to clinical governance and contemporary healthcare practices
Opportunity to Establish Private Practice
One of the unique attractions of this position is the potential opportunity to establish a private medical practice alongside your Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service appointment.
Private Practice Support




Use of local private hospital sessional rooms to assist with establishing your practice
Assistance with credentialling and administrative requirements
Support in developing local referral pathways
Introductions to local GPs, physicians and surgeons
Opportunities to establish qualified networks within the local medical community
Remuneration & Benefits
A highly competitive remuneration package is available, with a total package of up to $564,548 p.a.
Salary
$192,257 – $281,545 p.a. full-time
$***** – $****** per hour part time
Employer superannuation of up to *****%
Annual leave loading of 17.5%
Salary sacrificing opportunities
Clinical Professional Development Allowance
Paid Professional Development Leave
Flexible rostering
Permanent full-time or part-time employment
Additional Benefits
Excellent work–life balance
Lower cost of living compared with metropolitan Queensland
Affordable housing
Professional development opportunities
Supportive regional healthcare environment
Potential private practice development
Access to a relaxed coastal lifestyle
Why Wide Bay?
Wide Bay offers the opportunity to build a rewarding medical career while enjoying a lifestyle that combines coastal living, affordability and community.
The Region Offers
More affordable housing than Brisbane and many metropolitan centres
Beautiful beaches and waterways




A relaxed regional lifestyle
Strong community connections
Excellent outdoor recreation
Family-friendly communities
A mild climate
Easy access to Brisbane
Discover the Fraser Coast
The Fraser Coast is renowned for its natural beauty, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate.
Located approximately 45 minutes by air from Brisbane, the region provides easy access to the capital while offering a completely different pace of life.
The area is the gateway to K'gari, the world's largest sand island and a World Heritage-listed destination.
Enjoy
World-class whale watching
Beautiful beaches and coastal walks
Safe, family-friendly swimming beaches
Cafés and restaurants along the Hervey Bay Esplanade
Marina and boating activities
Fishing, kayaking and water sports
National parks and natural attractions
The historic city of Maryborough
A vibrant local arts and cultural community
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking a Senior Medical Officer who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred healthcare.
You Will Have
Appropriate medical qualifications
Current or eligibility for registration with AHPRA
Experience in primary care, general practice or a comparable medical environment
Strong clinical assessment and management skills
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
A commitment to evidence-based and culturally appropriate healthcare
The ability to work effectively within a correctional healthcare environment
Doctors with an interest in developing a regional private practice are particularly encouraged to enquire.
Permanent full-time and part-time options are available.
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