Rural Generalist Registrar / Provisional SMO (shared placement with NWHHS and RFDS Qld Section)

About the Role

This shared placement allows you to work part-time with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (based in Mount Isa), providing fly-in-fly-out primary care across some of Queensland's most remote communities, and part time with the Normanton Hospital (based in Normanton), a rural facility delivering acute, emergency, and inpatient care. 

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Deliver essential healthcare to communities in (MMM) 6–7 locations. 
• Train under experienced rural generalists, senior MOs, and medical educators.
• Build clinical confidence in both hospital-based and outreach environments.
• Be part of a team that truly makes a difference in rural and remote health.

About the Locations

Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Normanton, situated on the Norman River in the Gulf of Carpentaria, is rich in culture and community spirit. The town is home to the Gkuthaarn, Kukatj, and Kurtijar peoples and is known for its fishing, tourism, and stunning outback sunsets. Accommodation is provided during your hospital rotation.

Placement Breakdown

Normanton Hospital (based in Normanton):

• Work in a 14-bed rural hospital providing emergency, inpatient and primary care services.
• Supported by a multidisciplinary team, including Rural Generalists and SMOs.
• Free accommodation in Normanton.

Royal Flying Doctor Service (based in Mount Isa):

• Provide fly-in-fly-out GP services to remote towns such as Burketown, Gregory, Bedourie, Boulia, Camooweal and Dajarra.
• 3–4 days per week in-clinic, 1–2 days for telehealth and admin.
• All services delivered in MMM 6–7 locations with admin support from the Mount Isa base.
• Free accommodation in Mount Isa.

Training & Supervision

You'll receive structured education and support, including:

• Scheduled teaching from RFDS Medical Educators, Base Leads, and senior clinicians.
• Opportunities for hands-on learning in a diverse and complex clinical environment.
• Aligned with AGPT standards for extended skills posts in rural and remote medicine.

What's On Offer

As a Queensland Health employee, you'll receive a competitive package including:

• Salary: $5,130.40 – $7,414.40 per fortnight - plus allowances in line with MOCA 7 entitlements (Registrar L4–L9); or L13–L14 (SMO without specialist registration) 
• Regional and remote location allowances
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading
• Motor vehicle and inaccessibility allowances
• Paid professional development leave and financial support
• Salary packaging + 12.75% superannuation
• Potential relocation assistance

Eligibility Requirements:

• PGY3+ (RACGP or ACRRM pathway) or Provisional SMO
• Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
• C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
• Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.

Further Information:

Please download the Role Description for further information.

Contact: Medical Workforce Unit on (07) 4744 4818 or email - nwhhsmedicalworkforceunit@health.qld.gov.au

Applications close: Tuesday, 7 April 2026