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SMO / SMO Provisional Fellow / Rural Generalist - Anaesthetics, Rural & Remote Services - ATHERTON

Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Atherton Hospital as Senior Medical Officer (SMO), SMO Provisional Fellow or Rural Generalist with advanced qualifications in Anaesthetics.

Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / SMO Provisional Fellow / Rural Generalist | Part time | Cairns Region, QLD Page viewed: times Posted: 23/02/2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic Rural Generalist to join our team in tropical North Queensland. 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:   CAH675581 

Closing Date:   19th April 2026 

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