About us: The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population.
The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.
Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests.
Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia.
Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.
Enjoy: Year-round tropical climate Direct access to the Great Barrier Reef Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest Excellent fishing, diving, sailing, hiking and mountain biking Vibrant cafés, restaurants and local markets Family-friendly city with excellent public and private schools Affordable lifestyle with short daily commutes Cairns Airport offers multiple direct daily flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Darwin and Perth, making interstate travel straightforward for both work and family.
About your new role: In your new role you will.
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Implement and monitor the organisation's quality standards, work health and safety policies,



procedures and programs and provide clinical governance in the relevant work area.
Demonstrate sustained meritorious achievement in the areas of clinical excellence and a significant level of contribution to fostering and promoting high standards in the provision of public health services.
Care for public patients referred to Diabetes clinic at the Cairns Diabetes Centre who require assessment of Diabetes with or without complications with a holistic approach.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive a competitive base salary (total remuneration): Salary up to $223,136 per annum full time (L13 – L18) Remuneration up to $369,087 per annum full time (L13 – L18) or, Salary up to $193,191 per annum full time (L13) Remuneration up to $******* per annum full time (L13) You will also have access to: Generous superannuation Career development leave (3.6 weeks p.a. pro rata) Private practice arrangements Salary packaging Annual incremental increases Career training and development Versatile work arrangements Wellness programs Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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📌 Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner With Special Interest In Public Health, Endocrine & Diabetes) - Cairns, Queensland Health
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland