Senior Medical Officer - Joyce Palmer Health Service

About your opportunity:

Provide high quality clinical services, and in particular ACRRM trainee and junior doctor supervision and training, as a part of the multidisciplinary team delivering integrated primary, community and secondary level health services to the Indigenous community of Palm Island. Cultural safety is paramount.

There is a Permanent part-time role, 34.4 hours per fortnight, and there is a fixed term temporary full-time or part-time role, up to 28/03/2028, hours negotiable.

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.

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

Located in a stunning tropical island group, Palm Island - also known as Great Palm Island and traditionally known as Bwgcolman - is the largest of twelve vibrant islands in the region. This close-knit community offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty.

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:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $7369.20 to $10,791.60 p.f. (L13 - L27)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Regional and rural attraction allowance (5% base salary)
• Inaccessibility allowance of $48,300 p.a.
• Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
• Transfer and Appointment Expenses, including airfares, accommodation and limited personal effects.
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

• Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and/or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• A Fellowed and experienced Rural Generalist is preferred:
  • FACRRM or FRACGP-RG is preferred but FRACGP with rural experience is highly desirable
  • Preferred that Already or able to be eligible for accreditation as a supervisor with FACRRM/ FRACGP
• Travel is a requirement of this role.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• Participate in an on-call roster.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Qalo Skukabula on 0458 673 980.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV695541

Applications close: Monday, 7 December 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.