The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service invites applications for Specialist Psychiatrists to support the Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Service. The package includes a full-time base salary up to $282,912 per annum (L25-L27) or $259,187 per annum (L18-L24), plus a professional development allowance and several additional allowances.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Health Service employee, you will access generous superannuation, salary packaging,

We are looking for Specialist Psychiatrists to facilitate the delivery of high-quality mental health care to patients of the Cairns and Hinterland Mental Health and Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS), includes Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.

• Fulltime Base salary up to $282,912 p.a. (L25 - L27) or $259,187 p.a. (L18 - L24)
• Professional development allowance
• Motor vehicle allowance
• General attraction and retention allowance
• Regional and rural attraction allowance
• Locality allowance
• Professional development leave

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
  

Dr Sreeja Venugopal -

CAH691962

09th October 2026

Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service All Cairns, QLD, AU

Enjoy the Far North lifestyle while working with Older Persons, Sub Acute Rehabilitation (OPSAR) as Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician. As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive base salary up to $282,912 per annum full time (L18 - L27).

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. In the heart of the tropical north Cairns is the primary gateway to northern Australia. An ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.

As a Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician, you will be a valued and passionate team member. You will assist in the provision of an effective, efficient and equitable Palliative Care service providing expert medical leadership that encourages innovation, patient and multidisciplinary team participation in treatment and care with the aim of achieving demonstrable improvement in service outcomes.

CAH691820

18th September 2026

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician in Cairns, Queensland. Join OPSAR to lead and develop compassionate palliative care services in a regional setting.

The role offers a competitive base salary up to AUD 282,912 per year for full-time work, with opportunities to contribute to multidisciplinary care and regional healthcare improvement.

Innisfail Hospital is a level 3 rural hospital staffed and managed by Rural Generalists. We are keen to welcome a Rural Generalist Obstetrician to join our work group. We have a highly collaborative and supportive team of Rural Generalist Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists. We have a strong focus on providing education and mentorship for Rural Generalist trainees and ongoing case based reflection and training for Senior staff.

Our hospital is generously supported by a Hospital Foundation allowing us access to amazing state of the art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment. We operate a High Dependency Unit capable of stabilising andtreating critically unwell patients.

Innisfail is in the heart of the Wet Tropics and has unparalleled access to World Heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team.

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

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CAH689316

27 September 2026

Innisfail Hospital invites applications for a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics, Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics). Join a supportive team within the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, offering mentorship for Rural Generalist trainees and ongoing professional development.

We provide access to state-of-the-art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment, a High Dependency Unit, and generous benefits including superannuation, salary

Innisfail Hospital is a level 3 rural hospital staffed and managed by Rural Generalists. We are keen to welcome a Rural Generalist Obstetrician to join our work group. We have a highly collaborative and supportive team of Rural Generalist Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists. We have a strong focus on providing education and mentorship for Rural Generalist trainees and ongoing case based reflection and training for Senior staff.

Our hospital is generously supported by a Hospital Foundation allowing us access to amazing state of the art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment. We operate a High Dependency Unit capable of stabilising andtreating critically unwell patients.

Innisfail is in the heart of the Wet Tropics and has unparalleled access to World Heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team.

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Choose Cairns for your next career move - YouTube

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here:

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CAH689316

27 September 2026

Innisfail Hospital is a level 3 rural hospital staffed and managed by Rural Generalists. We are keen to welcome a Rural Generalist Obstetrician to join our work group. We have a highly collaborative and supportive team of Rural Generalist Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists. We have a strong focus on providing education and mentorship for Rural Generalist trainees and ongoing case based reflection and training for Senior staff.

Our hospital is generously supported by a Hospital Foundation allowing us access to amazing state of the art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment. We operate a High Dependency Unit capable of stabilising andtreating critically unwell patients.

Innisfail is in the heart of the Wet Tropics and has unparalleled access to World Heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Don't miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team.

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Choose Cairns for your next career move - YouTube

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here:

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CAH689316

27 September 2026

As a Staff Specialist ENT Surgeon, you will be a valued and passionate team member. You will assist in the provision of an effective, efficient and equitable ENT service providing expert medical leadership in Otolaryngology that encourages innovation, patient and multidisciplinary team participation in treatment and care with the aim of achieving demonstrable improvement in service outcomes.

• Fulltime Base salary up to p.a. (L25 - L27) or p.a. (L18 - L24)
• Professional development allowance
• Motor vehicle allowance
• General attraction and retention allowance
• Regional and rural attraction allowance
• Locality allowance
• Professional development leave

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

Further your experience by joining our dedicated team at Cairns Hospital.

Enquiries: Dr Roxanne Wu, phone

Job Ad Reference: CAH689839

Application Details:

Closing Date: 21st September 2026

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service in Innisfail is seeking a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics, Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics) to join the team. The role emphasizes collaboration with Rural Generalist Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists, and includes education and mentorship for trainees and ongoing senior staff development.

Innisfail Hospital offers state-of-the-art resuscitation and ultrasound equipment, supports a High

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics, Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics) to join Innisfail Hospital.

You will work in a collaborative team of Rural Generalist Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Endoscopists, with a strong focus on education and mentorship for trainees and ongoing case-based reflection for senior staff.