Senior Medical Officer - Joyce Palmer Health Service

Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Palm Island QLD

Provide high quality clinical services, and in particular ACRRM trainee and junior doctor supervision and training, as a part of the multidisciplinary team delivering integrated primary, community and secondary level health services to the Indigenous community of Palm Island. Cultural safety is paramount.

There is a Permanent part-time role, 34.4 hours per fortnight, and there is a fixed term temporary full-time or part-time role, up to 28/03/2028, hours negotiable.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and energetic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to cutting-edge healthcare solutions.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Located in a stunning tropical island group,



Palm Island - also known as Great Palm Island and traditionally known as Bwgcolman - is the largest of twelve vibrant islands in the region. This close-knit community offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural beauty.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable 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 to $10,791.60 p.f. (L13 - L27)
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Regional and rural attraction allowance(5% base salary)
- Inaccessibility allowance of $48,300 p.a.
- Professional development allowance of $21,500 p.a. + 3.6 weeks p.a. leave
- Transfer and Appointment Expenses, including airfares, accommodation and limited personal effects.
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

- Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and/or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- A Fellowed and experienced Rural Generalist is preferred:
- FACRRM or FRACGP-RG is preferred but FRACGP with rural experience is highly desirable
- Preferred that Already or able to be eligible for accreditation as a supervisor with FACRRM/ FRACGP

- Travel is a requirement of this role.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- Participate in an on-call roster.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

📌 Senior Medical Officer (Palm Island)
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Palm Island