Senior Medical Officer (General Practitioner with Special Interest in Colorectal)

Why relocate to Townsville?

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.

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.

About your role

Join our team of enthusiastic doctors and nurses in providing high quality colorectal surveillance care to patients at the Townsville University Hospital Surgical Outpatient Clinics.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a permanent part-time role, working 16 hours per fortnight.

Your Duties

• Provide Colorectal services to surveillance Colorectal patients at the Surgical Outpatient Clinics under the supervision of Colorectal surgeons.
• To independently manage patients on a weekly basis, liaising with General Practitioners to facilitate ongoing care in the community.
• Assist the department in coordinating the effective functioning of the clinic as required.
• Ensure notifications of results and appointment outcomes of all patients are provided to the patient's nominated General Practitioner in case of share care.
• Ensure referral to appropriate hospital outpatient departments or operating theatre (OT) Elective Surgery Waitlist after discussion with consultant.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records in accordance with legal requirements.
• Opportunity to develop additional clinical skills in Colorectal in a tertiary hospital is part of this role. A personal commitment to expand and update knowledge in the relevant clinical area as needed.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified as a medical practitioner and current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of either the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACCRM) or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP).

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $87.25 to $124.13 p.h. (L13-L25)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) + 17.5% leave loading
• Professional Development leave & allowance
• Allowances: Locality, Attraction and Retention, Motor Vehicle, Regional and Rural, Professional Development + leave
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

How to apply

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Applications close: Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.  Download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation.  Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.