Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills)

  Date posted: 04 Aug 2026     Applications close: 27 Sep 2026
  Company: Cairns And Hinterland Hospital And Health Service
  Location: Innisfail Hospital, Queensland
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Dr Thomas Coombs     0740161438
Description Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics, Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics)

Innisfail Hospital is a level 3 rural hospital staffed and managed by Rural Generalists. We are keen to welcome a Rural Generalist Obstetrician to join our work group. We have a highly collaborative and supportive team of Rural Generalists Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists. We have a strong focus on providing education and mentorship for Rural Generalist trainees and ongoing case based reflection and training for Senior staff. Our hospital is generously supported by a Hospital Foundation allowing us access to amazing state of the art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment. We operate a High Dependency Unit capable of stabilising and treating critically unwell patients. Innisfail is in the heart of the Wet Tropics and has unparalleled access to World Heritage rainforest and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team. Apply Now! 

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to: 
  • Generous superannuation 
  • Salary packaging 
  • Annual incremental increases 
  • Career training and development 
  • Flexible work arrangements 
  • Wellness programs 

Why choose Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service ? 
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland   

Enquiries: 
  Dr Thomas Coombs     

Job Ad Reference: 
  CAH689316 

Application Details:  
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH689316

Closing Date:   27th September 2026