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Senior Staff Specialist, Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer - Rapid Access Medical Officer - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Practice at the top of your scope.
Are you seeking a dynamic clinical role that provides challenges, professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance? Join Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health services as a Senior Staff Specialist, Staff Specialist or Senior Medical Officer – Rapid Access Medical OfficerJob details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH691973 |
| Closing date | 23-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Dr Ben Vogler |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6653 | Ben.Vogler@health.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
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.
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.
Enjoy:
- Year-round tropical climate
- Direct access to the Great Barrier Reef
- Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest
- Excellent fishing, diving, sailing, hiking and mountain biking
- Vibrant cafés, restaurants and local markets
- Family-friendly city with excellent public and private schools
- Affordable lifestyle with short daily commutes
Cairns Airport offers multiple direct daily flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and Perth, making interstate travel simple for both work and family.
An exciting opportunity exists to join a dedicated team of specialists committed to delivering high-quality clinical care across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The Rapid Access Medical Service (RAMS) provides prompt assessment and treatment for patients requiring escalation of care, offering a direct alternative to Emergency Department attendance and supporting early intervention to prevent further clinical deterioration.
About your new role:
In your new role you will……
- Demonstrate sustained meritorious achievement in clinical excellence while making a significant contribution to fostering and promoting high standards in the delivery of public health services.
- Maintain and expand your expertise in adult medicine through a strong personal commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive a competitive base salary (total remuneration):
- Salary up to $282,912 per annum full time (L18 – L27)
Remuneration up to $489,067 per annum full time (L18 – L27
You will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a. pro rata)
- Private practice arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland.
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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