Resident Medical Officer

Role: Rotational Resident Medical Officer / Principal House Officer – Rural & Remote

Location: North West QLD (Mount Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Normanton, Mornington Island, Doomadgee)

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary: Up to $204,099 pro-rata + benefits

Start Date: Flexible

About the Role

This role offers early career doctors a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across rural and remote settings. You will rotate through emergency, inpatient, and community care, managing diverse cases while building strong generalist skills. Working within supportive multidisciplinary teams, you’ll develop confidence, adaptability, and cultural capability, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver care across emergency, inpatient, and community settings
• Participate in rotational placements across multiple facilities
• Engage in culturally responsive, patient-centred care
• Contribute to telehealth, education, and quality improvement activities
• Participate in on-call and rostered shifts

Essential Criteria

• Medical degree and eligibility for registration in Australia
• Relevant clinical experience (RMO/PHO level)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work across rural/remote locations
• C Class driver’s licence
• Ability to meet vaccination and pre-employment requirements

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary with allowances and 12.75% super
• Rent-free accommodation (conditions apply)
• Salary packaging and tax benefits
• Professional development and mentoring programs
• Travel/relocation support (conditions apply)
• Diverse and rewarding clinical exposure
• International candidates can be considered

Why North West QLD?

Experience a unique outback lifestyle while making a real impact in remote communities. Enjoy close-knit teams, cultural richness, and the opportunity to explore Queensland’s rugged landscapes, all while advancing your medical career.

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With this opportunity, you will be joining a health service which strives for excellence in the delivery of rural and remote health care in Queensland. 

Location information

Affectionally referred to as “The Isa” by locals, this oasis encompasses everything that is rugged outback Australia. There are over 50 nationalities are represented in the region providing a great community feel, with restaurants, shopping, churches, service clubs and social activities.

If you time it right, you may get the chance to experience some of the town’s regional festivities and celebrations, such as the Mt Isa Rodeo (the largest in the southern hemisphere).