Posted 29d ago

Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist or Vocational Practitioner)

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. Yarrabah QLD 4871

Temporary Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$187,569 - $274,678

Key points we found

  • Deliver high-impact emergency and primary health care.
  • Work within a collaborative, community-focused model of care.
  • Engage with diverse presentations in a rural setting.

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service

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

Job Ad Reference: CAH683490

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

Closing Date: 29th June 2026

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Skills
Community Health
Cultural Competency
Emergency Medicine
Emergency response
Primary Health Care
Rural Medicine
Teamwork

More details
Expiring date
20 Jun 2026
Date posted
21 May 2026
Category
Healthcare & Medical
Occupation
Other
Contract type
Temporary
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Sector
Government
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate, Bachelor's degree

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.

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$188k - $275k
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