Senior Medical Officer - General Practitioner/Rural Generalist

  Date posted: 28 Apr 2026     Applications close: 02 Aug 2026
  Company: Mackay Hospital And Health Service
  Location: Clermont Multi-Purpose Health Service, Division of Public Health and Rural Services, Queensland
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Alana Taylor     07 4983 4011
Description

Clermont, in Central Queensland, offers a unique and rewarding lifestyle for doctors seeking both professional variety and a strong sense of community. This historic rural town has strong historical and current links to mining and agriculture and provides a relaxed pace of life, while supporting a diverse and meaningful clinical workload. With a stable population of around 3,000 and strong local identity, Clermont enables clinicians to build long-term patient relationships and deliver truly holistic care. 

The Clermont Multipurpose Health Service provides a broad scope of rural generalist practice, including emergency care, inpatient management, aged care and community-based services. The smaller team environment supports strong clinical autonomy, diverse practice, and opportunities for leadership and service development. 

Clermont is an ideal location for doctors seeking a meaningful, flexible, and future-focused rural career, with the opportunity to shape their role across both hospital and primary care settings. 

Your opportunity 
To deliver broad-scope, high-quality care across emergency, inpatient, and primary care settings, with the opportunity to maintain and expand your skills. This role offers a high level of autonomy within a supportive multidisciplinary team, with access to specialist advice and established referral pathways. You will play a key role in service delivery, clinical leadership, and quality improvement, making a tangible impact on patient outcomes while enjoying a diverse and rewarding scope of practice. 

Benefits Include 

  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading is paid for 4 weeks leave
  • Remuneration package up to $575,970 (L27)
  • Generous salary sacrificing (conditions apply)
  • Professional Development Leave 3.6 weeks p.a.
  • Professional Development Allowance 
  • Motor Vehicle Allowance
  • Over-time and on-call allowances
  • Inaccessibility Incentive Scheme
  • Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
  • Regional and Rural Attraction Allowance
  • Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate membership discounts
  • Access to the Fitness Passport (conditions apply) 

Enquiries:   Alana Taylor, 07 4983 4011     

Job Ad Reference:   MK680093 

Application Details:   https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MK680093

Closing Date:   02.08.2026