At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative maternity education programs to improve outcomes for women and babies.
- Company: Queensland Health, a leader in healthcare and education.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary, and strong superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a commitment to inclusion and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on maternity care while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive obstetric expertise and experience in education program development.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
Join Queensland Maternity Education within Clinical Skills Development Services (CSDS) as a Senior Medical Officer - Staff Specialist (Obstetrics) and play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for women and babies across Queensland. In this unique specialist position, you will utilise your extensive obstetric expertise to design, develop and deliver innovative maternity-focused education programs that build capability within maternity services, particularly in rural and regional communities.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will lead the development and delivery of face-to-face and online educational programs with a focus on planned breech birth, respectful maternity care and interdisciplinary teamwork. You will also contribute to research, provide expert clinical consultation, support statewide maternity education initiatives and influence the future of maternity care through education, innovation and clinical leadership.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Design, implement and evaluate interprofessional maternity education programs that support safe, contemporary obstetric practice across Queensland.
- Deliver specialised education on planned breech birth, incorporating evidence-based care, respectful maternity care principles and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Provide expert obstetric consultation, mentorship and clinical advice to maternity clinicians and education program participants.
- Contribute to maternity research, educational resource development and statewide project initiatives that strengthen workforce capability.
- Support quality improvement, clinical governance, simulation-based education and innovation to enhance maternity care outcomes.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging.
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Senior Medical Officer - Staff Specialist - Obstetrics, Queensland Health in Brisbane employer: Queensland Government
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