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Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / SMO Provisional Fellow / Rural Generalist - Anaesthetics - Atherton
Atherton
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Step into a rewarding role as a Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / SMO Provisional Fellow / Rural Generalist ¿ Anaesthetics at Atherton Hospital, where your advanced skills and passion for rural medicine will have a profound impact on patients, families and the wider Far North Queensland community.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH696407 |
| Closing date | 24-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | 01/02/2027 - 01/02/2028 |
| Contact person | Dr Nipuna Wickremaratne |
| Contact details | 07 4091 0279 | Nipuna.Wickremaratne@health.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Atherton Hospital is a 56-bed acute rural inpatient facility located on the southern Atherton Tablelands. The health care team at Atherton Hospital is committed to providing excellence in patient care.
Atherton Hospital provides medical, surgical, and maternity services to the town's approximately 8,000 residents. It also offers a wide range of specialist outpatient services and extends its support to rural communities through outreach programs.
About your new role:
In your new role you will……
- Undertake clinical duties and ensure a high standard of clinical care is delivered within the Atherton Hospital.
- Provide medical and emergency care to inpatients, outpatients and patients at rural clinics.
- Document all relevant clinical information accurately, concisely and legibly in patients' charts.
- Conduct day to day review of patients and participate with discharge planning care of patients.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive a competitive base salary (total remuneration):
- Salary up to $284,318 per annum full time (L25 – L27)
Remuneration up to $478,614 per annum full time (L25 – L27) or,
- Salary up to $260,864 per annum full time (L18 – L24)
Remuneration up to $438,140 per annum full time (L18 – L24) or,
- Salary up to $195,746 per annum full time (L13)
Remuneration up to $340,463 per annum full time (L13)
You will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%)
- Inaccessibility incentive 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.
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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.
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
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