At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide advanced obstetric care and lead a dedicated healthcare team in rural settings.
- Company: Join Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, serving the beautiful Far North Queensland community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous superannuation, professional development, and wellness programs.
- Other info: Flexible rostering options and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying a stunning lifestyle in Mareeba.
- Qualifications: Advanced skills in obstetrics and a passion for rural medicine.
Make the move. Make a difference. Care where you are truly needed. Step into a rewarding role as a Senior Medical Officer - Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics at Mareeba Hospital, where your advanced obstetric skills and passion for rural medicine will have a profound impact on patients, families and the wider Far North Queensland community. This position offers an exceptional blend of hands-on procedural obstetrics, acute and inpatient care, rural generalist practice and professional leadership.
About us: Situated on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands, Mareeba offers the perfect blend of meaningful work, professional autonomy, and an enviable Far North Queensland lifestyle. As part of the Rural and Remote Services directorate, you'll join a dedicated team supporting more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across 142,900 km², serving over 250,000 people in a largely self-sufficient health service.
About your new role: As a Rural Generalist with Advanced Obstetrics, you'll enjoy flexible and innovative rostering options. CHHHS supports the safe and sustainable provision of Rural Maternity care by providing:
- Dedicated maternity shifts 7 days a week
- Separation of obstetric and emergency on-call
- Facilitated clinical supervision with the combined Rural Generalist Obstetrics team, and with the facility Midwife Group Practice team.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive a competitive base salary (total remuneration):
- Salary up to $281,545 per annum full time (L25 – L27) Remuneration up to $472,871 per annum full time (L25 – L27)
- Salary up to $257,932 per annum full time (L18 – L24) Remuneration up to $432,438 per annum full time (L18 – L24)
- Salary up to $192,257 per annum full time (L13) Remuneration up to $314,700 per annum full time (L13)
You will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation (up to 12.75%)
- Attraction & retention allowance (up to 50% of base salary)
- Professional development allowance
- Motor vehicle allowance
- 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.
Why choose Cairns? Choose Cairns for your next career move.
Senior Medical Officer – Mareeba employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
