Senior Medical Officer – Chinchilla

  Date posted: 09 Jul 2026     Applications close: 01 Oct 2026
  Company: Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
  Location: Chinchilla Health Service, Rural Health and Aged Care Division, Chinchilla, Queensland
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Dr David Molhoek     (07) 4669 0555
Description

Remuneration:   Multiple permanent full and/or part time positions, hours negotiable,
Package value from $369,287 (L13) up to $476,078 (L24) comprising salary rates between
$92.11 (L13) and $123.58 p.h. (L24), includes salary and allowances.

Join Darling Downs Health as a Senior Medical Officer in Chinchilla and enjoy the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care where it matters most. Working across a supportive rural health service, you’ll combine clinical excellence, leadership and community connection while helping shape positive health outcomes for people across the region.

What your day could look like:
As a Senior Medical Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality healthcare for rural communities. From leading clinical care to supporting service improvement and mentoring future clinicians, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to create positive outcomes for patients and strengthen healthcare across the region.

Every day, you’ll contribute by:

  • Providing expert medical care that supports better health outcomes and patient experiences across rural communities.
  • Working closely with colleagues across medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver coordinated, patient-focused care.
  • Leading quality, safety and clinical improvement initiatives that strengthen services and support continuous excellence.
  • Supporting the growth of future healthcare professionals through education, mentorship and professional leadership.

Enquiries:  Dr David Molhoek, (07) 4669 0555, David.Molhoek@health.qld.gov.au

Job Ad Reference:   QLD/687413

Application Details:   https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-687413

Closing Date:   1 October 2026