The role

The role of the Senior Medical Officer is to provide high quality clinical and non-clinical services to benefit the patients / clients of the Townsville Hospital and Health Service (THHS). This includes research as well as teaching the health professionals of the future.

Lead and manage the provision of medical services in accordance with the standard of the speciality, the ethics of the profession and in accordance with the THHS and Queensland Health policies, in a hospital, community and outreach setting.

About your new employer:

Ayr Health Service is a 28-bed facility located in the township of Ayr, in North Queensland. The Ayr Health Service offers general medical, surgical and obstetric services to Ayr, Home Hill and the broader Burdekin Shire.

Famous for being the sugar capital of Australia, the Burdekin district is located about an hour's drive south of Townsville. Nestled in the delta of the Burdekin River, its two popular townships, Ayr and Home Hill, are linked by the iconic Burdekin Bridge and are surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Ayr Health Service prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, secure 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-$10791.50 p.f. / $87.25-$134.90 p.h. (L13-L27)




6 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part-time) with 14% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Attraction and retention incentive allowance (35% base salary)
Motor vehicle allowance between $23,395 and $28,408p.a.
Professional development allowance of $22,145 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
Inaccessibility allowance of $13,800 p.a.
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration with or eligible for current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) is highly desirable.
All applicants must be awarded SoCP by the THHS Credentialling and SoCP committee.
Possession of class C drivers' licence.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Dr Benjamin Lawry on 0409 053 450

Applications close: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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.

📌 Senior Medical Officer - Ayr (Townsville City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Townsville City