Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist / Provisional Fellow)

About the role

Capricorn Coast Hospital, about 25 minutes from Rockhampton and serving a community of around 37,000 people, is recruiting a Senior Medical Officer. You will join an experienced team delivering high-quality care across the Capricorn Coast, providing professional leadership, supporting the development of Registrars, RMOs and medical students, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. The hospital operates across several sites, so there is variety in the work.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and support the development of Registrars, RMOs and medical students
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care to the local community
• Manage trauma and the broad range of presentations expected in a rural hospital

Required profile

• MBBS or equivalent qualification, eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Current ALS certification and commitment to ongoing professional development
• Rural, emergency or general practice experience is highly regarded
• Fellowship or training with ACRRM or RACGP, and qualifications such as APLS, EMST or FARGP, are highly regarded

Required skills

• Strong clinical skills in general and emergency medicine
• Ability to manage trauma and a wide range of presentations in a rural hospital
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement and collaborative teamwork
• Interest in teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of medical staff and students

What we offer

• Total remuneration of up to $564,663 p.a., with salary rates ranging from $193,191 to $282,912 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation and 17.5% leave loading
• Professional development leave and allowances ($22,145 p.a.), motor vehicle allowance, overtime and on-call allowances, attraction and retention incentive allowance, inaccessibility allowance of $13,800
• Relocation and accommodation assistance (conditions apply), generous salary sacrificing, paid parental leave and an Employee Assistance Program
• Vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases is a condition of employment

To apply, submit a CV or resume with referees, a 1-2 page cover letter and any required forms or evidence by 15 November 2026.