Job search
Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Vocational Practitioner)
Babinda
Make a meaningful impact where your skills matter most. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) is seeking a dedicated Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Vocational Practitioner) to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based primary health care within Babinda Multipurpose Health Service.
Make the move. Make a difference.
Broaden your scope. Deepen your impact.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH689324 |
| Closing date | 19-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | 21/09/2026 - 20/09/2027 |
| Contact person | Dr Renee Cremen |
| Contact details | 0740678201 Access the National Relay Service |
Babinda MPHS is a true ‘non-proceduralist Rural Generalist' opportunity for Senior Medical Officers. Providing a wide breadth of health care to the rural community: neonatal to palliative care, emergency, acute, sub-acute and primary health care, allied health, community and residential aged care. Babinda provides not only a varied and fulfilling career experience but is active in the education and training of James Cook University second, fourth and sixth year medical students, junior doctors and RACGP and ACRRM registrars. Education and Training is rostered and supported through our local Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET) Team, RSQ and TEMSU Telehealth Education and access to the Cairns Clinical Skills Centre. Apply Now!
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Cairns and Hinterland Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.
Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.
About your new role:
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive base salary up to $281,545 per annum fully time (L13-L27), you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%)
- Attraction & retention allowance (up to 50% of base salary)
- Inaccessibility incentive allowance
- Professional development allowance
- Motor vehicle allowance
- 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.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
