About the work unit / facility Ayr Health Service is part of the Rural Hospitals Service Group within Townsville HHS, delivering high-quality care to the Burdekin region. The facility supports a broad scope of rural generalist practice, including anaesthetics and obstetrics, and offers opportunities for leadership, teaching, and outreach services. About your new employer Townsville HHS is the public healthcare provider for over 250,000 people across 150,000km². We operate 21 facilities and employ more than 6,600 staff. We are committed to clinical excellence, career development, a supportive culture, and work/life balance. As a major teaching hospital, we train future health professionals and lead research initiatives to advance healthcare. We offer: Clinical Excellence: Delivering high-quality care across rural and regional settings with access to tertiary support. Career Growth: Opportunities to lead, teach, and engage in research within a supportive health service. Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that values professional development and wellbeing. Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in North Queensland with flexible work arrangements. Competitive salary and benefits Salary between $6980.10 - $10221.70 per fortnight (L13 - L27). 4 to 6 weeks p.a. recreational leave with 14-17.5% loading. Generous employer contribution to superannuation of 12.75%. Additional benefits include salary packaging options, generous leave entitlements, and professional development support. About your opportunity As a Senior Medical Officer with advanced skills in Anaesthetics or Obstetrics, you will provide expert clinical services, lead multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to teaching and research. This role supports rural generalist practice and offers scope for outreach and community engagement across the Townsville HHS region. Requirements Qualified as a medical practitioner with current registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Fellowship of FACRRM or FRACGP is highly desirable. Advanced skills training in Anaesthetics or Obstetrics, with relevant accreditation (e.g. JCCA, DRANZCOG). Awarded Scope of Clinical Practice (SoCP) by THHS Credentialing Committee. Evidence of vaccination against VPDs as per Queensland Health Policy. Current Class C motor vehicle licence. A probationary period may apply. Application details Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Benjamin Lawry on (07) 4783 0814. Closing Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025. Submit your application via https://www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV667445, include your CV, referee details, and a short response addressing the key responsibilities.
