About the work unit / facility
Ingham Health Service / Rural Hospitals Service Group / Ingham Hospital
Ingham Health Service is a 28-bed inpatient facility with emergency and general surgical services.
Ingham is culturally diverse town with a rich Italian history; just over an hour's drive north from Townsville it offers a unique collection of culture, fresh produce and vast green landscapes.
About your opportunity
The purpose of this position is to provide medical leadership and high-quality clinical services for the delivery of maternity services, surgical services, hospital inpatients and outpatients. This role forms a part of a multidisciplinary team delivering health services to the Hinchinbrook community. The role of the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) is crucial in this context, providing high-quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit the patients and clients of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). This may include both providing a service as a doctor, and advocating for its importance to the Hinchinbrook district.
About your new employer
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.
We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).
A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support.
Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $187,569 to $274,678 p.a. (L13-L27)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Flexible working arrangements might be available for this role
Requirements:
Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration
Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and/or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association. Either:
Currently enrolled with the Australian General Practice Training Program or alternatives available including RVTS or Independent pathway; or
Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) is preferred.
Ideally the candidate would be a Rural Generalist with: - successful completion of advanced skills training in Anaesthetics (JCCA, Dip RGA, Advanced Certification in Rural Generalist Anaesthesia ) or about to complete training year (pending examination).
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Dr Carmel Cockburn on (07) 4720 3124.
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV686127
Applications close: Monday, 3 August 2026
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
