Description
Location: Mareeba Hospital, Rural & Remote Service - MAREEBA
We are seeking an enthusiastic Rural Generalist to join our team in tropical North Queensland. Mareeba Hospital is a 40-bed Level 3 facility servicing the Mareeba District with a large Indigenous population. We provide outreach services to the township of Dimbulah, as well as a nearby Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. Our case load includes emergency presentations with trauma and acute illnesses, care of inpatients including paediatrics and a general practice outpatient clinic. We see approximately 2,000-2,500 people per month through our Emergency Department and have about 500 admissions. Our GP Clinic also sees 500 patients per month.
Mareeba is a one hour drive from Cairns and is located on the Atherton Tablelands with a population of approximately 10,500 people. The town is 417 metres above sea level on the confluence of the Barron River, Granite Creek and Emerald Creek. Mareeba has a multicultural heritage, with beautiful fresh produce, scenic mountain bike riding, bird watching, various wineries and several coffee plantations. It is an easy scenic drive to other equally beautiful towns on the Atherton Tablelands.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuationSalary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Make the move, make a difference. Apply now !
Why choose Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service ?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Enquiries: Dr Viswanatha Madikeri Ramaraju, Director Medical Services Mareeba - 07 4092 9159
Job Ad Reference: CAH676975
Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH676975
Closing Date: 3rd April 2026