Job details
Position status: Permanent, Temporary
Position type: Full-time, Part-time
Occupational group: Health - Medical
Classification: L13-L27
Workplace Location: Townsville region
Job ad reference: QLD/TV685237
Closing date: 08-Jul-2026
Fortnightly salary: $7,189.50 - $10,528.40
Total remuneration: $366,375 up to $506,638
Salary Other: $87.25 - $131.61 per hour
Job duration: PFT/PPT, TFT/TPT up to 2 years, hours negotiable
Contact person: Dr Kiran Pujar
Contact details: (07) 4787 0333
Competitive salary and benefits
Salary range: $187,569 to $274,678 per annum (L13 - L27)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%–17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Salary Sacrificing options may be available
About your opportunity The role Senior Medical Officer (SMO) involves provision of emergency and inpatient medical services for Charters Towers Hospital, including in-patient (acute and long-stay), outpatient and emergency care. SMOs also undertake non-clinical duties such as quality improvement, patient safety activities, mandatory training, continued professional development, supervision of junior doctors and teaching and research.
In addition to these key responsibilities, the SMO may provide services as reasonably directed by the Medical Director, Service Group Director and Chief Medical Officer to all facilities within the Rural Hospitals Service Group.
Requirements
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration (if applicable).
Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Probation period may apply.
Pre‑employment checks will be conducted.
Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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