Swap traffic and high living costs for sea breezes, sunshine and a rewarding medical career. Join Capricorn Coast Hospital as a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist/Provisional Fellow) and enjoy working in a community that truly values its doctors.

We’re offering permanent and temporary opportunities, competitive Senior Medical Officer salaries and exceptional incentive packages. You’ll work in a broad rural generalist scope across emergency, inpatient and community care, while providing leadership, mentoring junior doctors and contributing to high-quality, multidisciplinary patient care.

Build your career, grow your expertise and enjoy the lifestyle others only holiday for. Apply now and make the Capricorn Coast your home.

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 (SMO) (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.

The SMO assists the Clinical Director (CD), Director Medical Services (DMS) and Executive Director of Medical Services (EDMS) with the organisation, management and provision of clinical services to the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service.

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 highly regarded:
  • Fellowship of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), or evidence of acceptance as an ACRMM or RACGP trainee.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in Rural General Practice (FARGP) 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. (L25) is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $187,569 - $193,436 p.a. (L13-L14)
• A salary rate between $187,569 - $216,463 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:

• Relocation assistance and Accommodation assistance (conditions apply)
• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Overtime and on call allowances, 
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
• 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) RK6A673302.

Applications close: Sunday, 22 February 2026.

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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)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  RK6A673302 Senior Medical Officer - Rural Generalist - Provision Fellow (PDF)