Senior Medical Officer (Virtual Care Medical Lead)

  Date posted: 04 Feb 2026     Applications close: 03 Mar 2026
  Company: Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
  Location: Rockhampton region, Queensland
  Job Type: Part-time
  Contact: Senior Medical Officer     cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
Description

Provide senior clinical leadership in shaping and delivering high-quality virtual care across the HHS as the Senior Medical Officer (Virtual Care Medical Lead)!

Working closely with the Executive team, you will drive innovative models of care, set strategic direction, and ensure virtual services are safe, effective and aligned with best practice. You will provide expert clinical advice, contribute to policy and governance, support education and capability building, and collaborate with the Department of Health and key stakeholders to influence system-wide improvements.

This is an ideal role for a clinician looking to lead innovation, influence strategy and improve access and quality of care through virtual service delivery. Could this be you?

About the role:
Working in partnership with the Hospital and Health service executive and other key stakeholders including the Hospital and Health Service Virtual Care Coordinator, the Virtual Care Medical Lead will foster relationships with new and existing users of virtual care, both in the public and private sectors, and inform the design and implementation of systems and processes to support scalable and sustainable virtual care services across all patient care settings (inpatient, outpatient, emergency, community) and modalities (video call, request for advice, remote patient monitoring, and phone call).

About you:

MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. The incumbent is required to maintain registration with the Medical Board of Australia at all times.

  • FRACGP or evidence of significant progress as an RACGP trainee Or FACEM OR FACRRM
  • Current ALS, PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation certification.
  • Enrolment in and maintenance of a CME/CPD program with an appropriate medical college.
  • Australian C class licence.

Postgraduate adult education-related qualifications and experience of adult learning principles are highly desirable.

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $95,545 p.a. is comprised of:
• A rate between $37,514 - $51,814 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
For assistance, contact Senior Medical Recruitment @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6B675110

Applications close:
Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Apply via:   https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-RK6B675110