At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead medical services in a vibrant rural community, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery.
- Company: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous superannuation, professional development leave, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in rural healthcare while enjoying the stunning Far North Queensland coastline.
- Qualifications: Experience in medical services and leadership skills required.
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.
About your new role:
- Follow defined service quality standards, occupational health and work policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Implement and monitor the organisation's quality standards, work health and safety policies, procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant work area.
- Contribute as a team member to deliver high quality health services, including primary and secondary medical care for individual patients as well as population health service for the local community.
- Take a lead role in maintaining and advancing clinical knowledge and skills, and provide appropriate supervision, training and support to junior doctors and medical students.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, you will receive:
- Salary up to $282,912 per annum full time (L25 – L27)
- Remuneration up to $489,067 per annum full time (L25 – L27)
- Salary up to $259,187 per annum full time (L18 – L24)
- Remuneration up to $447,280 per annum full time (L18 – L24)
You will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%)
- Inaccessibility incentive allowance (Category 6 $13,800 per annum full time 100% paid after 12 months service)
- Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a.)
- Private practice arrangements
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: Cairns and Hinterland Health Service.
Director of Medical Services (Rural Generalist) – Yarrabah employer: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises community involvement and professional growth, making it a rewarding place to work. With competitive salaries, generous professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in the heart of tropical North Queensland, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful health outcomes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in mental health care and enjoy the unique advantages of living in Cairns, with access to stunning natural wonders and a supportive work culture.
Contact Details:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Recruitment Team
