Senior Medical Officer (Capricornia Offender Health Service)

Job Description

Senior Medical Officer (Capricornia Offender Health Service) Take the next step in your career as a Senior Medical Officer with Capricornia Offender Health Services, where you will be instrumental in providing exceptional healthcare in a correctional setting.The Senior Medical Officer role delivers high-quality, accessible medical care to prisoners within the Capricornia Offender Health Service, collaborating with fellow medical officers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive health services.The Capricornia Offender Health Service delivers healthcare to approximately 1,200 male prisoners across the Capricornia Correctional Centre and Capricornia Correctional Farm. About the role: The Senior Medical Officer position provides effective, efficient, and equitable medical services to prisoner clients of the Capricornia Offender Health Service (COHS). The Senior Medical Officer will work collaboratively with other medical officers and multidisciplinary teams to provide health care services to prisoners. About you: MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate are mandatory for this position. Registration or eligibility for registration in General Practice (FRACGP or FACRRM) is highly desirable. Qualifications will determine appointment levels:L13 – L14 (Medical Officer without FRACGP/FACRRM); L13 – L18 (FRACGP / FACRRM); L18 – L25 (Advanced Credentialed Practice). Advanced Life Support competency current or attained on employment. A demonstrated practice scope in, or completion of, or willingness to complete Opioid Substitution Treatment and Hep C prescriber course/s will be highly regarded. What we offer: Salary information: Total remuneration value of up to $458,562 p.a. is comprised of: A salary rate between $182,106 - $187,801 p.a. (L13-L14) A salary rate between $182,106 - $210,332 p.a. (L13-L18) A salary rate between $210,332 - $521,527 p.a. (L18-L25) 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% leave loading Other benefits include: Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks) Overtime and on-call allowances Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance Generous Salary Sacrificing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounted Private Health Insurance Fitness Passport Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements: It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description. How to apply: To submit your application / expression of interest, please include: Your current CV or resume, including referees. A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description. Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description. Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements. Applications close: Sunday, 9 March 2025 Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr