Senior Medical Officer

Title: Senior Medical Officer

Location: Brisbane Australia

Job Description:

Position statusFixed Term Temporary

Position typePart-time ONSITE 

Occupational groupHealth - Medical

ClassificationL18-L27

Workplace LocationBrisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South

Job ad referenceQLD/H26CHQ674378

Salary Other$129.74 - $164.50 ph

Job duration7 months (possibility of extension)

Contact personBrie Anderson

Contact details3068 5110
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About the Team

The Oncology Services Group is a multi-professional group and includes the Oncology Service, Blood and Marrow Transplant Service, Haematology Service and the Paediatric Palliative Care Service, It also includes the Queensland Paediatric Palliative Care, Haematology and Oncology Network (QPPHON), a sub-network of the Statewide Child and Youth Network.  The Oncology Service has dedicated consultant teams focusing on Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Bone Marrow Transplant; Solid Tumours and Neuro-oncology; Radiation Oncology, Palliative Care and non-malignant Haematology. Consultant medical staff are supported by junior and middle-grade medical staff, including specialist training fellows in paediatric oncology. Patients are also supported by a broader specialist multiprofessional team including, nursing, allied health professionals with paediatric subspeciality skills We provide a state-wide service for Queensland and Northern New South Wales, with an overall population of more than 5 million people.

About the Role

In this role you will utilise CHQ's resources to maximise the positive impact we have for children, young people and families (Leader of Function) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework (PDF) and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:

• Role model positive workplace behaviours and comply with the Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Participate in and contribute to effective orientation and on boarding.
• Provide professional leadership, training and education within the area of speciality and supervision to junior staff in line with CHQ HHS and relevant professional and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in performance appraisal and staff development processes within the service.
• Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to foster and promote an environment of participation and collaboration for service development, improvement and innovations.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.   

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS</strong>

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive renumeration
• Annual pay increases
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Salary packaging
• Employee wellness and assistance program
• Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS&nbsp;here.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CHQ_Applicant Toolkit_2025 (PDF)
  
  CHQ_Information for Applicants_2025 (PDF)
  
  L18-L27 Senior Medical Officer RD (PDF)