Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist / Vocational Practitioner)

  Date posted: 25 Mar 2026     Applications close: 30 Apr 2026
  Company: Cairns And Hinterland Hospital And Health Service
  Location: Mossman Hospital, Queensland
  Job Type: Part-time
  Contact: Dr Tim Currie     0740841216
Description

Make a meaningful impact in one of Far North Queensland’s most picturesque rural communities. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) is seeking a committed Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist / Vocational Practitioner) to join the Mossman Hospital team and provide high‑quality, culturally safe care across primary, emergency and community health settings 

About us:  
Mossman Multi-Purpose Health Service provides emergency, general medical, clinical and diagnostic services, x-ray, ultrasound, and pharmacy all available onsite. The hospital has 24 inpatient beds, 9 dialysis chairs and 8 residential aged care beds. Mossman offers a rich scope of practice and the opportunity to work closely with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving health outcomes for local communities, including First Peoples. 

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive base salary up to $274,678 per annum full time (L18 – L27) or up to $216,643 per annum full time (L13 – L18), you will also have access to: 

  • Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%)
  • Attraction & retention allowance (up to 45% of base salary)
  • Inaccessibility incentive allowance ($13,800 per annum full time 100% paid after 12 months service)
  • Professional development allowance (up to $22,145 per annum full time)
  • Motor vehicle allowance (up to $23,395 per annum full time)
  • 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 

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives. 

Enquiries:   Dr Tim Currie    

Job Ad Reference:   CAH679121 

Application Details:  https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH679121

Closing Date:   30th April 2026