Senior Medical Officer (SMO) / SMO Provisional Fellow / Rural Generalist (Anaesthetics) - Atherton, QLD

Rural & Remote Services, Atherton

We are seeking an enthusiastic Rural Generalist to join our team in tropical North Queensland. Atherton Hospital is a 56-bed, Level 3 facility with a strong commitment to Rural Generalist training. We provide care to residents of Atherton but also as far west as Georgetown, Forsayth and Croydon. There is capacity within the hospital for SMOs to develop special interests such as minor surgery, paediatrics, anaesthetics and obstetrics, and education and training. Further your experience by joining our dedicated team at Atherton Hospital, a modern regional facility, adding value to the health service through continual development of clinical knowledge and skills.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

✅ Generous superannuation

✅ Salary packaging

✅ Annual incremental increases

✅ Career training and development

✅ Flexible work arrangements

✅ Wellness programs


Make the move, make a difference. Apply now!

Why choose Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service?
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Find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: 
www.cairns-hinterland.health.qld.gov.au

Enquiries:
Dr Nipuna Wickremaratne - 07 4091 0279

Job ad reference:
CAH682828

More information and apply:
https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH682828

Closing date:
26 June 2026
















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