Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Vocational Practitioner)

  Date posted: 21 May 2026     Applications close: 29 Jun 2026
  Company: Cairns And Hinterland Hospital And Health Service
  Location: Yarrabah, Queensland
  Job Type: Contract
  Contact: Dr Thomas Coombs     0740161683
Description

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.

Enquiries: Dr Thomas Coombs  T: 0740161683

Job Ad Reference: CAH683490

Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH683490

Closing Date:
29th June 2026