Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist – Anaesthetics)

  Date posted: 05 Dec 2025     Applications close: 11 Jan 2026
  Company: Townsville Hospital and Health Service
  Location: Ingham, Queensland
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Helen Fraser     helen.fraser@health.qld.gov.au
Description

Role Overview
Join the Ingham Health Service as a Senior Medical Officer with advanced skills in Anaesthetics. Provide medical leadership and high‑quality care across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and maternity services in a supportive rural hospital team, with opportunities to combine advanced anaesthetic skills with broad clinical practice while maintaining skills through tertiary backup at Townsville University Hospital.

This is an ideal role for Rural Generalists seeking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community while continuing professional growth.

Benefits
Flexible contracts – permanent or fixed-term up to 2 years
Generous remuneration package: $321K - $462K p.a. + super + incentives
Professional development leave (3.6 weeks/year) & 5 weeks annual leave
Salary packaging, motor vehicle & communication allowances
Relocation reimbursement up to $20,000
Plus additional benefits available including accommodation 

Eligibility
Current AHPRA registration
FACRRM, FRACGP, FARGP, or FRACGP-RG preferred
Advanced skills in Anaesthetics (JCCA, Dip RGA, Advanced Certification)

Why Ingham?
Come and work in Ingham! A welcoming community 110 km north of Townsville, Ingham offers affordable living, a laid-back lifestyle and access to stunning natural surrounds.

Whether you’re looking to settle in a supportive community or embrace a relaxed rural lifestyle, Ingham provides the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying balance.

Contact: Dr Helen Fraser – (07) 4783 0855 | Helen.Fraser@health.qld.gov.au
Apply now:  https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV670786  
Applications close: Sunday, 11 January 2026