SMO Remote Reliever

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to work as a rural generalist in a role that offers clinical diversity, autonomy, and meaningful community impact.

You will provide comprehensive medical care while working closely with nursing and allied health teams to deliver safe, high-quality services across the care continuum.

With flexible roster options, potential FIFO arrangements, and strong professional support, this is an opportunity to combine career satisfaction with lifestyle flexibility.

Working with us

Competitive remuneration package based on full-time equivalent value from $593,720 (L13) to $858,538 (L27) (Paid pro-rata for engagement period or part time employee) comprising:

• Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
• 5 weeks annual recreational leave accumulation.
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%.
• Attraction and retention incentive allowance of 40-50% base annual salary.
• Regional and rural attraction allowance of 15% base annual salary.
• Motor vehicle allowance.
• Professional development allowance and leave of 3.6 weeks p.a.
• Inaccessibility allowance.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Plus we can offer:

• Accommodation (Provided as per NWHHS Procedure for Staff Accommodation)

Requirements

• Appointment as a Rural Generalist SMO (Level 18 to Level 27) will require one or more of the following advanced skills as specified by the Colleges (ACRRM Advanced Specialised Training (AST) or RACGP - Rural Generalist Fellowship): Adult Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Remote Medicine, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Small Town General Practice, Population Health, Academic Practice, Anaesthetics or Obstetrics considered.
• Or possession of a Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM). Relevant experience across a broad field of Emergency Medicine.
• 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.
• Aged Care Pre-Employment Screening: Applicants are advised this position works in an identified Aged Care Facility as per the Aged Care Act 1997 and therefore requires employees and volunteers to have a current National Police Certificate. Queensland Health will facilitate applicants obtaining the above National Police Certificate.
• A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Dr Emma Gillmore on (07) 4744 4818.

Applications close: Tuesday, 25 August 2026.