About us: 

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a specialist seeking both professional fulfilment and the chance to help shape the future of women's health services in a growing regional community. As a valued member of the department, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in the development of new clinical services, clinical governance initiatives, education and the teaching and mentoring of medical staff and trainees. The position provides a dynamic environment where innovation, professional growth and multidisciplinary collaboration are strongly encouraged.

About your new role:

In your new role you will…… 

• Participate in the delivery of outreach Obstetrics & Gynaecology services across the Cairns and Hinterland & Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services, supporting equitable access to high-quality specialist care for regional, rural and remote communities.
• Lead and enhance an area of special clinical interest within the department that aligns with population health needs and service priorities. Areas of focus may include urogynecology, obstetric and gynaecological ultrasound, outreach services, high-risk obstetrics and colposcopy, with opportunities to contribute to service development, innovation and excellence in patient care.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive a competitive base salary (total remuneration):

• Salary up to $281 545 per annum full time (L25 – L27)

Remuneration up to $486, 948 per annum full time (L25 – L27) or,

• Salary up to $257 932 per annum full time (L18 – L24)

Remuneration up to $445, 335 per annum full time (L18 – L24)

You will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a. pro rata)
• Private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Why choose Cairns?

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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