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About your opportunity:

The Senior Medical Officer provides high quality primary care services at the Local General practice, Hughenden Doctors Surgery, working as a salaried medical officer for the HHS with allocated time at the surgery. You will be an integral provider of General Practice services.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Hughenden is located on the Flinders Highway, 376 kilometres west of Townsville, on the country of the Yirandhali people.  The geography is volcanic basalt mountains separating black soil plains, rich with dinosaur fossils.  There are five national parks close by.  The main industry is farming, largely cattle and sheep grazing.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $187,569 to $274,678 p.a. (L13 - L27)
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Additional benefits: Motor Vehicle Allowance, Professional Development Allowance and Inaccessbility Incentive Allowance *category 2.
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Role Requirements:

• Mandatory qualification and registration or membership with appropriate regisration authority or association.
• All applicants must be awarded SoCP.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including NDIS Screening.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Helen Fraser on (07) 4433 3985

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674535

Applications close: Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• L13-L27 Senior Medical Officer - Hughenden 32111968 (Word)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  CV Template - Medical officers V4.0 (0.Doc)