Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist / Provisional Fellow)
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Yeppoon, QLD, Australia
A$218,640-A$301,988 p/a
Healthcare & Medical → Medical Specialists
On-site
Posted 3 days ago
About us:
The Capricorn Coast Hospital is based in Yeppoon, a coastal town in Central Queensland, Australia. Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Twenty-five minutes from the city of Rockhampton, Yeppoon is the principal town on the Capricorn Coast, a string of seaside communities stretching more than 150 kilometres from north to south, in which approximately 37,000 people live.
About the role:
The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) (Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow) provides high quality medical services to the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service. This is your chance to join a welcoming, energetic and experienced team providing great care to the beautiful Capricorn Coast.
The SMO assists the Clinical Director (CD), Director Medical Services (DMS) and Executive Director of Medical Services (EDMS) with the organisation, management and provision of clinical services to the Capricorn Coast Hospital and Health Service.
About you:
* MBBS or equivalent, eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
* Current ALS Certification and ongoing CME program enrolment and maintenance.
* Highly regarded: Fellowship of Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), or evidence of acceptance as an ACRMM or RACGP trainee.
* Postgraduate qualifications in Rural General Practice (FARGP) or AST in Emergency or equivalent qualifications and experience.
* Current certificates in ACLS, APLS and EMST.
What we offer:
* Salary information: Total remuneration value up to $507,245 p.a. (L25) comprised of:
o A salary rate between $187,569 - $193,436 p.a. (L13-L14)
o A salary rate between $187,569 - $216,463 p.a. (L13-L18)
o A salary rate between $216,643 - $259,072 p.a. (L18-L25)
o A salary rate between $251,642 - $259,072 p.a. (L24-L25)
o 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
o 17.5% leave loading
* Other benefits include:
o Relocation assistance and Accommodation assistance (conditions apply)
o Professional Development Leave and Allowances ($21,500 p.a. / 3.6 Weeks)
o Overtime and on‑call allowances
o Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance (Granted Private Practice arrangements)
o Generous Salary Sacrificing
o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o Discounted Private Health Insurance
o Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
* Submit your application / expression of interest, including your current CV or resume with referees.
* A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
* Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
* Pre‑employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration(s), previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
* For assistance, contact Senior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6A673302.
Applications close: Sunday, 22 February 2026.
About Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Emerald, QLD, Australia
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Central Queensland by providing high quality healthcare services.
We provide public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.
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