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Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics, Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics) Innisfail
Innisfail
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Step into a rewarding role as a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics, Emergency and Procedural Anaesthetics) at Innisfail Hospital to provide high-quality clinical care to hospital in-patients and patients at rural clinics. This position offers an exceptional blend of hands on procedural obstetrics, acute and inpatient care, rural generalist practice and professional leadership.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L13-L27 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH696161 |
| Closing date | 07-Dec-2026 |
| Job duration | 23/11/26 - 04/04/27 |
| Contact person | Dr Thomas Coombs |
| Contact details | 07 4016 1438 | Medical_Administration_Innisfail@health.qld.gov.au Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Innisfail Hospital is a level 3 rural hospital staffed and managed by Rural Generalists. We are keen to welcome a Rural Generalist with advanced skills in Obstetrics, Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics). We have a highly collaborative and supportive team of Rural Generalists Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists. We have a strong focus on providing education and mentorship for Rural Generalist trainees and ongoing case-based reflection and training for Senior staff.Our hospital is generously supported by a Hospital Foundation allowing us access to amazing state of the art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment. We operate a High Dependency Unit capable of stabilising and treating critically unwell patients. Innisfail is in the heart of the Wet Tropics and has unparalleled access to World Heritage rainforest and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team.
About your new role:
In your new role you will……
- Provision of evidence-based and quality clinical care of individual patients in all domains of medical practice
- Interest in clinical research
- Quality professional communication with individual patients, relatives, guardians and all relevant health professionals necessary for quality clinical care outcomes, including for the transfer of responsibility of clinical care.
- Commitment to patient safety and to improve clinical care through participation in clinical audits, peer review and quality assurance programs and clinical meetings when requested by the Medical Superintendent.
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.
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Documents
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