Rural Medical Vacancies - South Burnett Cluster

Join Darling Downs Health as part of our Rural Medical Vacancies cohort and build a rewarding career in regional Queensland. Deliver meaningful care across diverse clinical settings, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and enjoy the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, families and communities while growing your skills and scope of practice.

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $281,545 (L27) comprising salary rates between $192,257 (L13) and $281,545 p.a. (L27), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., regional attraction allowance, professional indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value.

We Are Seeking

We are currently seeking Senior Medical Officers to join our rural health services across the Darling Downs region.

Copies of role descriptions are available on request. Please contact Jo Craig by email ••••@health.qld.gov.au

Whether you're looking for a permanent opportunity, greater flexibility, or your next regional career move, we have a range of employment options available, including:

• Permanent Full-Time
• Permanent Part-Time
• Temporary Full-Time
• Temporary Part-Time
• Casual

Opportunities are available across the following locations:

• Cherbourg
• Kingaroy

This is your chance to deliver meaningful healthcare in welcoming regional communities while enjoying a diverse scope of practice, strong professional support, and opportunities to grow your career. You'll become part of a team that values connection, clinical excellence, and making a real difference where it matters most.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless. 

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.  

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region. 

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Click “Apply Now” to submit your application and upload the requested documents.

• Complete the questionnaire to specify the position, location and position status you are applying for.
• Attach your curriculum vitae.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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