Senior Medical Officer

About the opportunity:

The role of the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) is to provide high-quality primary care clinical and non-clinical services on a sessional basis to an adolescent population at the Cleveland Youth Detention Centre (CYDC). This includes working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary care team, at a standard comparable to that available to the general community.

The role is primarily general practice based, with a patient population that has a high burden of chronic diseases, substance misuse and complex psychosocial issues.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

• Casual rates of $113.30 to $130.86 p.h. (L13-L18)

Requirements:

• The successful applicant must hold general AHPRA registration and hold advanced qualifications such as FRACGP relevant to the role. It is intended that the successful applicant be able to demonstrate the ability to supervise junior staff.
• All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialing and SoCP committee.  All appointments are subject to maintenance of SoCP within the CSCF for the facilities in which clinical work is to be undertaken.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Jason Yates on (07) 4433 1544.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV696705

Applications close: Thursday, 26 November 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.