Take your rural medicine career the scenic route!

Come and join us in the sunshine state and combine varied clinical work, professional leadership and genuine community impact with a coastal lifestyle here in seaside Yeppoon.

We offer a mix of general and emergency medicine, opportunities to support junior doctors and students, and the chance to broaden your experience across CQ’s larger and smaller facilities.

There’s plenty in it for you too, with professional development leave and allowances (including over time and on-call), plus an inaccessibility allowance of up to $13,800.00. Considering the sea change? We can help you get here with relocation and accommodation assistance.

If you’re looking for more variety in your practice, room to keep learning and a place where the beach is never far away, Yeppoon could be your next move.

Job details

About us:

Capricorn Coast Hospital is just 25 minutes from Rockhampton and sits at the heart of a stunning stretch of coastline, home to around 37,000 people. Think beaches, tropical weather and island views — with a vibrant local community right on the doorstep.

The hospital delivers a wide range of health services, from 24-hour emergency care and acute inpatient services to maternity, paediatrics, rehabilitation, palliative care, mental health, allied health and Indigenous health services.

With everything from CT and ultrasound to community programs, cardiac rehabilitation and alcohol and other drug services, there's plenty happening under one roof.

About the role:

As our Senior Medical Officer, you'll join a welcoming, experienced team delivering high-quality care across the beautiful Capricorn Coast.

Provide professional leadership, support the development of Registrars, RMOs and medical students, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver great care to the local community.

With CQHHS operating across multiple sites, there's also plenty of variety. Opportunities to work across larger and smaller facilities can broaden your clinical experience, challenge your skills and introduce you to different communities — with the right support, rostering and travel arrangements in place.

About you:

• You hold an MBBS or equivalent qualification and are eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia, with current ALS certification and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Rural, emergency or general practice experience is highly regarded.
• Strong clinical skills across general and emergency medicine, with the ability to confidently manage trauma and the broad range of presentations you'd expect in a rural hospital.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team are key to your approach.
• Committed to quality, patient safety and better ways of working, with an interest in teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of medical staff and students. Fellowship or training with ACRRM or RACGP, along with qualifications such as APLS, EMST or FARGP, would be highly regarded.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $564,663 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $193,191 - $199,233 p.a.
• A salary rate between $193,191 - $223,136 p.a.
• A salary rate between $223,136 - $259,187 p.a.
• A salary rate between $266,839 - $282,912 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($22,145 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
• Motor Vehicle Allowance
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Inaccessibility allowance $13,800
  • 100% paid after twelve months completion period
  • 25% paid in three monthly instalments thereafter
• Relocation assistance (conditions apply)
• Accommodation assistance (conditions apply)
• 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 apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Senior Medical Workforce: cqhhssmorecruit@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J694205

Applications close: Sunday, 15 November 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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

• RK6J694205 - Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow) (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  CQHHS Senior Medical Candidate Document Guide (PDF)