Sarina – Medical Superintendent

  Date posted: 29 Jul 2025     Applications close: 24 Aug 2025
  Company: Mackay Hospital And Health Service
  Location: Sarina Hospital, Division of Rural Services, Queensland
  Job Type: Contract
  Contact: Pauline Maude     07 4943 8777
Description

Remuneration: 

Remuneration value up to $498,497 p.a. comprising base salary between $251,527 p.a. - $266,677 p.a. (L25-L27) or remuneration value up to $455,021 p.a. comprising base salary between $210,332 p.a. - $244,313 p.a. (L18-L24); or remuneration value up to $398,614 p.a. comprising base salary between $182,106 p.a. - $204,910 p.a. (L13-L17); employer superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%) for 4 weeks leave, attraction and retention incentive allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., professional indemnity cover, plus overtime and on-call allowances. Job Ad Reference: MK650674. 

The Sarina Hospital has an opportunity for a Medical Superintendent to join their team on a Temporary Full-Time basis. 

Sarina Hospital is located within the township of Sarina, 30 minutes-drive south of Mackay, making it the closest located rural facility to Mackay Base Hospital.  The Sarina Hospital services the wider community that encompasses Sarina.  Sarina Hospital provides admitted and non-admitted services, with inpatients, 24-hour Emergency Department, Outpatients Clinics and Community Services. 

For more information visit: http://www.mackay.health.qld.gov.au/  

Your Opportunity 

To provide high quality multidisciplinary clinical services in accordance with Sarina Hospital’s objectives, to public inpatients, outpatients and accident and emergency cases of the Sarina Hospital and Primary Health Care Centre. 

Your role 

  • Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the Queensland Public Service and the Mackay HHS Values as outlined above and here.
  • To ensure a high quality of clinical practice at the Sarina Hospital through participation in the development and maintenance of quality enhancement and improvement strategies.
  • Participation in peer review, clinical audits, the use of standard treatment protocols and guidelines, and electronic information systems.
  • Co-ordination of public health initiatives with a population focus in areas such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islanders health, sexual health, health promotion and alcohol and drug prevention.
  • To develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships within the hospital, visiting personnel and other relevant Queensland Health work units, the Sarina community and other stakeholders in the health service delivery at Sarina.
  • Provide evidence-based best practice will be adhered to using tools such as Primary Clinical Care Manual and Chronic Disease Management Guidelines as they are developed and approved by Queensland Health.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide assistance and support to the Senior Medical Officer and actively participate in the on-call and after hour’s roster for the hospital.
  • Conduct ward round for inpatients and attend outpatients daily embracing a cohesive partnership with other Medical Officers and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Conduct investigations and prepare reports and other documentation including those concerned with complaints by patients and other relevant practices. 
  • Ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are maintained within a timely manner for all patients.
  • Participate in educational activities for all levels of staff within the hospital and in accordance to ensure you maintain the appropriate skills and qualifications.
  • Attend meetings with staff to ensure planning policy matters at the hospital are supported by medical staff. This position works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary health care structure.
  • Perform Line Manager requirements for the Sarina Hospital Medical Team, including all rostering, payroll and supervision requirements. 

Enquiries:     Pauline Maude, Director of Nursing Sarina, 07 4943 8777 

Job Ad Reference:    MK650674 

Application Details:    https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MK650674

Closing Date:    24-08-2025