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Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics, Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics) INNISFAIL
Cairns
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An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Senior Medical Workforce at Innisfail Hospital as a SMO, Rural Generalist. Utilise your advanced skills and passion for rural medicine having a profound impact on patients, families and the wider Far North Queensland community. This position offers an exceptional blend of hands on procedural, acute and inpatient care, rural generalist practice and professional leadership.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L18-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/688418 |
| Closing date | 07-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | 10/08/2026 - 20/09/2026 |
| Contact person | Dr Thomas Coombs |
| Contact details | 0740161438 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Innisfail Hospital is a level 3 rural hospital staffed and managed by Rural Generalists. We are keen to welcome a Rural Generalist Obstetrician to join our work group. We have a highly collaborative and supportive team of Rural Generalists Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists. We have a strong focus on providing education and mentorship for Rural Generalist trainees and ongoing case based reflection and training for Senior staff. Our hospital is generously supported by a Hospital Foundation allowing us access to amazing state of the art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment. We operate a High Dependency Unit capable of stabilising and treating critically unwell patients. Innisfail is in the heart of the Wet Tropics and has unparalleled access to World Heritage rainforest and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team.
About your new role:
As a Rural Generalist with Advanced Obstetrics, you'll enjoy flexible and innovative rostering options. CHHHS supports the safe and sustainable provision of Rural Maternity care by providing:
- Dedicated maternity shifts 7 days a week
- Separation of obstetric and emergency oncall
- Facilitated clinical supervision with the combined Rural Generalist Obstetrics team, and with the facility Midwife Group Practice team.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive a competitive base salary (total remuneration):
- Salary up to $281 545 per annum full time (L25 – L27)
Remuneration up to $472,871 per annum full time (L25 – L27) or,
- Salary up to $257 932 per annum full time (L18 – L24)
Remuneration up to $432,438 per annum full time (L18 – L24) or,
- Salary up to $192 257 per annum full time (L13)
Remuneration up to $314,700 per annum full time (L13)
You will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%)
- Inaccessibility incentive allowance (Category 6 $13,800 per annum full time 100% paid after 12 months service)
- Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a.)
- Private practice arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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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