Trade city traffic for ocean views. Join CQ Health as a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow) in beautiful Yeppoon and enjoy meaningful medicine in a laid-back coastal community.

Live and work where others holiday! As a Senior Medical Officer, you’ll provide comprehensive care across emergency and general practice settings, with the freedom to grow your clinical interests, all while enjoying Yeppoon’s beaches, community spirit, and relaxed coastal lifestyle.

We offer relocation assistance, short-term accommodation options, and a supportive start to your new chapter in Central Queensland. Apply today and make your move to Yeppoon!

Job details

About us:

The Capricorn Coast Hospital is based in Yeppoon, a coastal town in Central Queensland, Australia. Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Twenty-five minutes from the city of Rockhampton, Yeppoon is the principal town on the Capricorn Coast, a string of seaside communities stretching more than 150 kilometres from north to south, in which approximately 37,000 people live.

About the role:

The Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow) provides high quality medical services to the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service. This is your chance to join a welcoming, energetic and experienced team providing great care to the beautiful Capricorn Coast.

About you:

MBBS or equivalent eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Current ALS Certification. Enrolment and maintenance of ongoing CME program with the appropriate bodies.

While not mandatory, the following would be preferred/highly regarded:

• Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), or evidence of acceptance as an ACRMM or RACGP trainee.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Rural General Practice or AST in Emergency or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Current certificates in ACLS, APLS and EMST.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $507,245 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $187,569 - $193,436 p.a. (L13-L14)
• A salary rate between $187,569 - $216,643 p.a. (L13-L18)
• A salary rate between $216,643 - $259,072 p.a. (L18-L25)
• A salary rate between $251,642 - $259,072 p.a. (L24–L25)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5J667040

Applications close: Wednesday, 3 December 2025

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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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Documents

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

• CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF, 3.36MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5J667040 - Senior Medical Officer (RGPF) (PDF, 417KB)
  Role Description