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Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / SMO Provisional Fellow / Rural Generalist

We are seeking an enthusiastic Rural Generalist to join our team in tropical North Queensland.

Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / SMO Provisional Fellow / Rural Generalist – Anaesthetics, Rural & Remote Services - ATHERTON | Part time | Cairns Region, QLD Page viewed: times Posted: 26/05/2026

Atherton Hospital is a 56-bed, Level 3 facility with a strong commitment to Rural Generalist training. We provide care to residents of Atherton but also as far west as Georgetown, Forsayth and Croydon. There is capacity within the hospital for SMOs to develop special interests such as minor surgery, paediatrics, anaesthetics and obstetrics and education and training.  Further your experience by joining our dedicated team at Atherton Hospital, a modern regional facility adding  value to the health service through continual development of clinical knowledge and skills. Apply Now! 

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 !   

Why choose Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service ? 

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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  

Job Ad Reference:   CAH682828 

Closing Date:   26th June 2026 

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