Senior Medical Officer

About Bidgerdii Health Service

Bidgerdii Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering culturally safe, holistic primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Rockhampton region.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated clinician to fill the role of Senior Medical Officer.

This role is ideal for an experienced General Practitioner who is either stepping into a clinical leadership role or looking to step back from a heavy clinical load and focus more on system improvement, governance, CQI and education.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of the medical team within Bidgerdii Health Service, ensuring safe, high-quality care in alignment with our culturally safe model.

• Drive improvement in clinical systems, pathways, and our model of care

• Embed continuous quality improvement processes, monitor outcomes, and support accreditation and governance frameworks.

• Develop and oversee medical education and training programs (for doctors, registrars, allied health, nurses) and support career development of the clinical workforce.

• Act as a key clinical advisor to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, contributing to strategic planning, risk management, policy development and funding submissions.

• Work collaboratively across disciplines (GPs, nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, allied health) to foster a multidisciplinary, team-oriented approach to care.

• Maintain a clinical practice component to remain connected with patient care and the operational realities of the service.

About You

You will excel in this role if you bring:

• Experience as a GP or Senior Medical Officer within a primary health care or community health setting.

• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills; ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a positive workplace culture.

• A strong commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with cultural awareness and humility.

• Ability to think strategically and operationally, translating vision into practice, building systems and processes, monitoring outcomes and driving improvement.

• Desirable: experience in an ACCHO or Aboriginal health setting (though not essential), supervisory or training roles, familiarity with accreditation, policy, evaluation, and primary health care.

• Essential: Medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent), current registration and fellowship with RACGP &/or ACCRM

Why Join Us

• Play a pivotal leadership role in a valued community health service with real impact.

• Opportunity to shape and lead service development, CQI, training and models of care.

• Professional satisfaction working in a collaborative, supportive, community-centered environment.

• Flexible role structure—balance between clinical practice and leadership focus

• Competitive remuneration and benefits (including salary packaging options).

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and value their knowledge, leadership and connection to community.

How to Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact our HR team: hr@bidgerdii.org

Please submit the following:

• A cover letter (max two pages) addressing your suitability against the role description above.

• A current CV.

• Contact details for two professional referees.