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Senior Medical Officer - Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island Health Service
Summary
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Ever dreamed of living and working in a tropical paradise? |
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Townsville region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TV682308 |
| Closing date | 04-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | TPT, 10hrs p.f., up to 2 years |
| Contact person | Dr Martin Wardle |
| Contact details | 0405 523 997 Access the National Relay Service |
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
Magnetic Island, which is only a short ferry trip across from Townsville, offers the peace and natural beauty of an unspoiled paradise inside a bustling neighbourhood.
Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
- Salary range: $87.25 to $131.61 p.h. part-time (L13 - L27)
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Attraction and retention incentive allowance (50% base salary)
- Motor vehicle allowance between $21,000 and $25,500 p.a.
- Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
- Inaccessibility allowance of $6,900 p.a.
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity:
The role of the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) is to provide high quality emergency services and clinical support for patients attending MIHS predominantly on weekends. Successful applicants would provide Saturday medical services at MIHS and Sunday on-call services to the Magnetic Island Health Service. Occasionally, the SMO may be requested to assist with weekday cover or leave cover.
This is a fixed term temporary part-time role, working 10 hours per fortnight (weekends only).
Requirements:
- Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
- Enter other requirements, e.g., Drivers Licence or desirable quals etc.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
For a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Martin Wardle on 0405 523 997.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV682308
Applications close: Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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