Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Vocational Practitioner)

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and health Service

Make a real difference in one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal communities while advancing your rural medical career in a unique, culturally rich coastal setting. As a Senior Medical Officer (Rual Generalist or Vocational Practitioner) at Yarrabah Emergency Service, you will deliver high‑impact emergency and primary health care within a collaborative, community‑focused model of care.

Located just 45 minutes from Cairns, Yarrabah provides the rewarding challenge of rural practice, diverse presentations, close‑knit teamwork, and meaningful community relationships set against the backdrop of Far North Queensland's spectacular coastline.

Yarrabah Emergency Service provides 24‑hour emergency care, primary health services, and continuity of care in partnership with Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, offering services ranging from clinics and allied health to community health and renal dialysis.

Remuneration value $93,784 up to $137,339 per annum (L18-L27) part time 40 hrs/fortnight, employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, motor vehicle allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., private practice arrangements, plus an Inaccessibility allowance of $41,400 per annum FT (category 2) 50% paid after 6 months completion period and 25% paid in 3 monthly instalments thereafter, applies to part time SMOs on a pro rata basis.

Job Ad Reference: CAH676091

Closing Date: 8th April 2026

Candidates apply for your job on: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH676091