Position: Senior
Medical Officer (Rural Generalist, with Advanced skills in Obstetrics,
Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics) Mareeba Hospital, Rural & Remote
Service - MAREEBA
Location: Mareeba
Hospital, Rural & Remote Service
We are seeking
an enthusiastic Rural Generalist to join our team in tropical North Queensland.
Mareeba Hospital is a 40-bed Level 3 facility servicing the Mareeba District
with a large Indigenous population. We provide outreach services to the
township of Dimbulah, as well as a nearby Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. Our
case load includes emergency presentations with trauma and acute illnesses,
care of inpatients including paediatrics and a general practice outpatient
clinic. We see approximately 2,000-2,500 people per month through our Emergency
Department and have about 500 admissions. Our GP Clinic also sees 500 patients
per month.
Mareeba is a
one hour drive from Cairns and is located on the Atherton Tablelands with a
population of approximately 10,500 people. The town is 417 metres above sea
level on the confluence of the Barron River, Granite Creek and Emerald Creek.
Mareeba has a multicultural heritage, with beautiful fresh produce, scenic
mountain bike riding, bird watching, various wineries and several coffee
plantations. It is an easy scenic drive to other equally beautiful towns on the
Atherton Tablelands.
As a Cairns and
Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive
competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
-
Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Make the
move, make a difference. Apply now !
You can find
out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Closing Date: 10th June 2025