Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa

Permanent Full Time Senior Medical Officer position available

• Total remuneration package comprising $409,980 up to $612,865
• Competitive salary packaging - generous employer superannuation contribution (12.75%) and salary packaging options -see Salary and benefits Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Tell me more

Are you a Rural Generalist with Adult Internal Medicine expertise, or a Specialist GP looking for a role that offers clinical variety, cultural connection, and the opportunity to make a real difference?

Join the Cape York Kidney Care Program and help shape better health outcomes across one of Australia's most unique and rewarding regions.

Based in Weipa, you'll work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering specialist kidney care to communities including Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Pormpuraaw and Kowanyama, helping people access high-quality care closer to home.

Enquiries: Dr Stephen Johnston -

Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC689800

Closing date: 17 November 2026

Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) - Cape York Kidney Care, based in Weipa, Queensland, with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, offers a permanent full-time position delivering specialist kidney care to remote communities.

Join a passionate multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes for Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Pormpuraaw and Kowanyama, with strong community connections and professional development opportunities. Closing date 17 November 2026.

Moranbah Hospital invites applications for a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) to deliver high-quality clinical care in a supportive rural team. The role offers opportunities to practice broad rural medicine with close links to the Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

Permanent full-time or part-time appointments are available, with temporary options considered. The service supports CPD, professional development, and flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.

Moranbah Hospital
Division of Public Health & Rural Services
Mackay Hospital and Health Service

The team at Moranbah Hospital is seeking applications for Senior Medical Officers (Rural Generalists) to join their team on a Permanent Full-time / Part-time basis. Temporary considered.

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff.

The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Our staff are passionate about community engagement and delivering outstanding healthcare services to the communities throughout our diverse region.

Our Vision is to deliver Queensland's Best Rural and Regional Health Care, and our Purpose is to deliver outstanding health care services to our communities.

Moranbah is a thriving, family-friendly regional community in the heart of Queensland's Bowen Basin, approximately 200km west of Mackay. The town offers a strong community spirit, excellent sporting and recreational facilities, and a diverse range of employment opportunities for partners across health, education, mining, business, trades and professional services.

Moranbah Hospital provides a broad scope of rural health services to the Isaac Region and is supported by the wider Mackay Hospital and Health Service. The hospital operates a 24-hour Emergency Department and provides inpatient, outpatient and community services. The new Moranbah Hospital provides a modern clinical environment and is equipped with CT imaging, supporting the delivery of high-quality acute and emergency care locally.

Provide high-quality clinical services within a supportive rural team environment while benefiting from close professional links to Mackay. This role offers the opportunity to practice broad rural medicine within a well-connected service, supporting continuity of care across the Bowen Basin and greater Whitsunday area.

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, study and research

• Mandatory possession of a qualification from a registered tertiary institution and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current annual practicing certificate is essential.
• Must hold and maintain Fellowship as a Rural Generalist (FACRRM or FRACGP-RG or RACGP FARGP with RANZCOG Assoc Advanced Procedural or equivalent).
• Appointment as a Rural Generalist (Level 18 - Level 27) or Provisional Fellow (Level 13 - Level 14) will require qualifications awarded by either ACRRM or RACGP in one or more advanced skill disciplines.
• The successful applicant must achieve and maintain Credentialling and Scope of Clinical Practice in accordance with MHSS policy to perform clinical requirements of the role, this includes ongoing CPD requirements of an enrolled college.
• Declaration of any current, criminal, or significant previous disciplinary proceedings or restrictions on clinical practice.
• It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against diseases as listed on the role description.

Dr Hannah Trimble -

MK694970

15 November 2026

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa, is seeking a Senior Medical Officer - Rural Generalist for Weipa. Roles include permanent, temporary, and relief pool appointments across full-time and part-time shifts in a remote Cape York community.

Remuneration ranges from $409,980 to $612,865 total, with 12.75% employer superannuation and salary packaging options, plus generous leave loading. The position involves delivering comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare with outreach to

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service on Thursday Island seeks a Senior Medical Officer or Rural Generalist with Anaesthesia expertise. This permanent full-time role offers opportunities across acute and community settings, with a supportive multidisciplinary team and pathways for professional development.

Applicants should hold Fellowship or Rural Generalist qualifications, be registered with the Medical Board of Australia, and be prepared to contribute to patient-centred care in a unique

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service invites experienced Senior Medical Officers and Rural Generalists to Weipa for Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar opportunities. Temporary positions with possibilities for ongoing selection, spanning current and future vacancies in the Western Cape rural health setting.

Applicants can submit expressions of interest anytime for consideration against current and upcoming opportunities, with the closing date not fixed within the ad period.

Remuneration:

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,865 (L13-L27)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Experience Medicine at the Edge of Adventure in Weipa

Seeking applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) Anaesthetics for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

Opportunities Available:

• Permanent, temporary, (full-time/part-time)
• Medical relief pool
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) in Anaesthetics

Why Weipa? Tell me more

Embrace the unique lifestyle of Weipa, where career opportunity meets tropical living in one of North Queensland's most distinctive coastal communities. Enjoy stunning sunsets, world-class fishing, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming community.

Make a meaningful impact while broadening your clinical experience and supporting healthcare across the Western Cape. From remote beaches to pristine waterways, adventure and work-life balance are part of everyday life in Weipa.

About the role:

Make a meaningful impact in Weipa, supporting the health and wellbeing of communities across the Western Cape while enjoying the diversity, challenge, and professional growth that rural and remote medicine provides.

Deliver comprehensive healthcare services in Weipa and outreach communities including Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama, and Pormpuraaw. This rewarding role offers diverse clinical exposure, the opportunity to broaden your scope of practice, and the chance to build lasting relationships with patients and communities across the region.

What's on offer:

• Total remuneration value of $409,980-$612,865 (L13-L27)
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and more!

Join our Weipa team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.

Do more than just medicine-do it all

Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC692801

Application Details:

Closing Date: 31 March 2027

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Thursday Island

• Total remuneration value of $409,980-$612,865 (L13-L27)
• Base salary between $193,191-$282,5912 (L13-L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

We are inviting applications from experienced Obstetrics Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

• Permanent, temporary, and medical relief pool appointments
• Full-time and Part-time positions
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) GP Obstetrics

Thursday Island (Waiben) offers an exceptional tropical lifestyle in the heart of the Torres Strait, where stunning ocean views, year-round warm weather and a strong sense of community create a unique place to live and work. As the administrative and cultural hub of the Torres Strait, the island is rich in Torres Strait Islander heritage, with vibrant traditions, art, music and community events that celebrate the region's unique identity.

Surrounded by crystal clear waters and picturesque islands, residents enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, island hopping, snorkelling and exploring local historical sites. Despite its remote location, Thursday Island provides excellent facilities including healthcare services, schools, shops, cafes, sporting amenities and essential government services, offering the perfect balance of professional opportunity, cultural connection and relaxed island living.

This is an opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient centred care while enjoying the unique lifestyle and rich culture of the Torres Strait. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will manage a diverse clinical caseload, provide evidence based care across a range of settings and build meaningful relationships with patients, families and communities.

You'll play an important role in improving health outcomes through continuity of care, chronic disease management and community focused health initiatives. The role also offers opportunities to mentor junior doctors and medical students, contribute to quality improvement activities and participate in projects that support health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Whether you're looking to broaden your clinical experience, develop professionally or make a genuine difference in a unique and rewarding environment, this role offers the chance to have a lasting impact while working in one of Australia's most remarkable regions.

• is competent in rural and remote obstetric practice and wants their work to genuinely matter
• is respectful and community aware and passionate about delivering culturally safe care
• is encouraging and steady for colleagues and is broad skilled and adaptable

• Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose
• Total remuneration value of $409,980-$612,865 (L13-L27)
• Base salary between $193,191-$282,5912 (L13-L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packaging
• and more!

Do more than just medicine - do it all!

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa

Remuneration:

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,865 (L13-L27)
• Competitive salary packaging - generous employer superannuation contribution (12.75%) and salary packaging options - see Salary and benefits Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Work Remote. Live Coastal. Love Weipa.

Take your next step with rural and remote healthcare!

Seeking applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) Obstetrics for both current and anticipated vacancies.

• Permanent, temporary (Full-time / Part-time) and relief pool
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) in Obstetrics

Experience a rewarding career in Weipa, a unique coastal community on the doorstep of Cape York. Enjoy a relaxed tropical lifestyle, strong community spirit, and access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural landscapes, with world-class fishing, boating, camping, four-wheel-driving, pristine beaches, and breathtaking sunsets.

Expand your clinical skills, make a genuine difference and enjoy the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and outdoor adventure.

Make a difference where it matters most. Join a dedicated rural healthcare team and help improve the health and wellbeing of women, babies, and families across the Western Cape. Deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment and build strong community connections.

Provide comprehensive obstetric and maternity care across Weipa and surrounding communities, supporting women through pregnancy, birth, post-partum, and neonatal care. Work with a skilled multidisciplinary team and contribute to outreach services across Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama, and Pormpuraaw.

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,865 (L13-L27)
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and more!

Join our Weipa team today and deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.

Dr Stephen Johnston -

QLD-TC693020

31 March 2027

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Remuneration:

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,865
• Competitive Salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution - 12.75% and salary packaging optionsSalary and benefits Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Ready to Shape Health Outcomes Across the Western Cape
Seeking applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for both current and anticipated vacancies.

• Permanent, temporary, and medical relief pool appointments
• Full-time and Part-time positions

Life in Weipa Starts Here!
Experience life on the edge of Cape York in Weipa, where a rewarding medical career meets an exceptional tropical lifestyle. Surrounded by pristine waterways, secluded beaches and rugged landscapes, you'll enjoy world-class fishing, boating, camping and outdoor adventure right on your doorstep. With its warm climate, relaxed pace and welcoming community, Weipa offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact professionally while enjoying a lifestyle many only dream of.

A Career with Purpose
Make a meaningful impact in rural and remote healthcare while experiencing the adventure and lifestyle of Cape York. Join a dedicated, supportive team delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care across the Western Cape. In this rewarding role, you'll provide comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare services, including outreach to Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw. With a broad scope of practice, strong community connections and the opportunity to see the lasting impact of your work, this is more than a job, it's a unique and rewarding career experience.

What's on offer:

• Total remuneration value of $409,980-$612,865 (L13-L27)
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packagingand more!

Enquiries: Dr Stephen Johnston -
Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC692802
Closing Date: 31 March 2027

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Cooktown, is seeking experienced Senior Medical Officers and Rural Generalists. Roles involve care across inpatient, emergency and primary care in Cooktown and nearby communities, with emphasis on culturally appropriate services and rural health delivery.

Remuneration ranges from US$403,080-US$605,965 total annually, with 12.75% employer superannuation, and opportunities for permanent or temporary full-time/part-time appointments.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service on Thursday Island seeks experienced Senior Medical Officers and Rural Generalists. You will provide high quality medical care across facilities, manage diverse caseloads, and support continuity of care with a multidisciplinary team.

You'll contribute to quality improvement, supervise junior staff, and advance culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, in a permanent full time role on Thursday Island.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Bamaga

• Total remuneration value of $416,880 - $619,765 (L13-L27)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Are you seeking your next medical career opportunity in rural and remote healthcare?

We are inviting applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

• Permanent, temporary, and medical relief pool appointments
• Full-time and Part-time positions

Bamaga offers a relaxed tropical lifestyle at the northern tip of Australia, with a strong sense of community, rich Indigenous culture and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy a close-knit community environment, beautiful natural surroundings and a slower pace of life that provides an excellent work-life balance.

Surrounded by stunning beaches, fishing spots, rainforest and the unique landscapes of Cape York, Bamaga is perfect for those who love outdoor adventure and exploring the region's natural beauty. The township provides essential amenities including schools, shops, healthcare services, sporting facilities and regular air connections, ensuring a comfortable lifestyle while enjoying one of Australia's most remarkable locations.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of communities across the Northern Peninsula while working within a supportive rural healthcare team. Based in hospital, primary care, or a combination of both settings, you will deliver high-quality, culturally responsive medical care, support chronic disease management, and work closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive health outcomes.

The role offers a diverse and rewarding scope of practice, with opportunities to contribute to population health initiatives, quality improvement activities, service development and health equity outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will also support supervision and teaching activities, maintain professional development, and play an important role in delivering safe, patient-centred care across the region.

Whether you are looking for a long-term move, or the opportunity to 'try-before-you-buy' (casual) make the move to Torres and Cape!

• is competent in rural and remote practice and wants their work to genuinely matter
• is respectful and community aware and passionate about delivering culturally safe care
• is encouraging and steady for colleagues and is broad skilled and adaptable
• values teamwork and respectful communication

• Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose
• Total remuneration value of $416,880-$619,765 (L13-L27) - base salary $119,319-$282,912 (L13-L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packaging
• and more!

Join our Bamaga team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.

Do more than just medicine - do it all!

Dr Jennifer Wharton -

QLD-TC691177

31 March 2027

Remuneration:

• Total remuneration value of $403,080-$605,965 (L13-L27)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Seeking applications from experienced SMO's (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

• Permanent, temporary (full-time / part-time)
• Medical relief pool
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP)

Cooktown offers an exceptional tropical lifestyle at the gateway to Cape York, where ancient rainforests meet the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Rich in history, culture and strong First Nations connections, this welcoming community provides the perfect blend for relaxed coastal living.
Enjoy a close-knit community with access to quality education, sporting facilities and essential services. Love the outdoor adventure - fishing, boating, camping, and more. Live the community connection and work-life balance.
Live the community connection and work-life balance.

Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Torres and Cape communities while delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate care within a dedicated rural healthcare team. Working within a Rural Generalist model, you will provide care across inpatient, emergency and primary healthcare settings in Cooktown and surrounding communities, including Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura.
We welcome experience in rural medicine across hospital and primary care settings, with advanced skills or training in Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Paediatrics or Mental Health. The role requires strong emergency care skills, effective multidisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to improving health outcomes.

• Total remuneration value of $403,080-$605,965 (L13-L27)
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%

Help improve health outcomes across rural and regional communities with the Cooktown team.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa, is seeking experienced Senior Medical Officers and Rural Generalists in Obstetrics for current and anticipated vacancies. Permanent, temporary, and relief pool options are available.

Provide obstetric and maternity care across Weipa and surrounding communities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and participating in outreach to Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service on Thursday Island is seeking a Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Obstetrics) to deliver high-quality obstetric care in a remote tropical community. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to manage diverse clinical caseloads and support ongoing patient-centred care.

You will also mentor junior doctors and students, participate in quality improvement projects, and help advance health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Thursday Island

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,865 (L13-L27)
• Base salary between $193,191 - $282,5912 (L13-L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
• Competitive Salary packaging - generous employer superannuation contribution (12.75%) and salary packaging options - see Salary and benefits Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

We are inviting applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service facilities, working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will manage a diverse patient caseload, support acute and chronic disease management, coordinate continuity of care, and contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of local communities.

The role also includes maintaining accurate clinical records, participating in quality improvement activities, and supporting the supervision and development of junior medical staff and students.

Working closely with medical leadership, you will contribute to service development, health equity initiatives, and culturally responsive care that meets the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Permanent Full-time
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP)

• is competent in rural and remote practice and wants their work to genuinely matter
• is respectful and community aware and passionate about delivering culturally safe care
• is encouraging and steady for colleagues and is broad skilled and adaptable

• Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose
• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,8658 (L13-L27)
• Base salary between $193,191 - $282,912 (L13-L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packaging
• and more!

Join our Thursday Island team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.

Do more than just medicine-do it all!

Thursday Island offers a truly unique lifestyle in the heart of the Torres Strait, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, tropical landscapes and breathtaking ocean views. Rich in Torres Strait Islander culture and history, the island is a welcoming and vibrant community where traditions, connection and community spirit are woven into everyday life. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of living while remaining connected to essential services, education, healthcare and transport links.

Beyond work, an incredible outdoor lifestyle awaits, with opportunities for fishing, boating, snorkelling, diving, island-hopping and exploring the region's stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by pristine beaches, neighbouring islands and diverse marine life, Thursday Island provides endless opportunities for adventure and recreation. Combining a strong sense of community, rich cultural experiences and modern amenities, Thursday Island offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity, adventure and relaxed tropical living.

Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC691175

Closing date: 31 March 2027

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Thursday Island

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,865 (L13-L27)
• Competitive Salary packaging: generous employer superannuation contribution (12.75%) and salary packaging options - see Salary and benefits Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

• Permanent Full-time positions
• Provisional SMO's, SMO's or Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP), GP Anaesthetics

Thursday Island offers a unique tropical lifestyle in the heart of the Torres Strait with breathtaking ocean views, rich Torres Strait Islander culture, and a strong sense of community. Enjoy fishing, boating, snorkelling, island hopping and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, while benefiting from quality schools, retail outlets, and essential services. It's the ideal place to combine career growth, cultural connection, and exceptional living.

Join a dedicated healthcare team where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Torres Strait communities. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while enjoying the unique lifestyle and rich cultural heritage of Thursday Island. Work in a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care, contribute to chronic disease management, and mentor junior clinicians/students. Support quality and safety improvements and play a key role to improving health outcomes. This is a rewarding role that will broaden your clinical experience, advance your career and make a lasting difference in a unique and vibrant community.

• is committed to culturally safe and community-focused care
• holds current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia
• has a Fellowship in General Practice (FACRRM or FRACGP) and/or a Rural Generalist qualification or has commenced a recognised General Practitioner or Rural Generalist pathway leading to FRACGP, FACRRM, FARGP or FRACGP-RG

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,865 (L13-L27)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Additional benefits and incentives

Dr Jennifer Wharton -

QLD-TC691176

31 March 2027

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Senior Medical Officer with Rural Generalist Obstetrics to deliver woman-centred maternity care in Cooktown. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality obstetric services and contribute to population health initiatives in a remote setting.

The role offers permanent and relief opportunities with generous remuneration, professional development, and robust leave entitlements.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Cooktown
Remuneration:

• Total remuneration value of $403,080 - $605,965 (L13-L27)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Senior Medical Officers & Rural Generalists -Expressions of Interest
Applications accepted anytime for 6 months.
Are you seeking your next medical career opportunity in rural and remote healthcare?
We are inviting applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

Opportunities available:

• Permanent, temporary, and medical relief pool appointments
• Full-time and Part-time positions
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) Obstetrics

Apply anytime!
Applications will be assessed throughout the advertising period. There is no need to wait for the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible for consideration against current and future opportunities.

CALL US! Give Dr Natasha Coventry a call on for a chat.

Why Cooktown? Tell me more
Cooktown offers an exceptional tropical lifestyle where the ancient rainforests of Cape York meet the stunning coastline of the Great Barrier Reef, creating a spectacular natural environment filled with pristine beaches, rugged mountain ranges, winding rivers and breathtaking scenery. Rich in history and culture, the town is renowned for its strong connections to First Nations communities and welcoming country-town atmosphere, providing a unique blend of adventure, community and relaxed coastal living.
Residents enjoy a friendly close-knit community supported by quality healthcare services, schools, shopping, sporting facilities and essential amenities, while having easy access to some of Far North Queensland's most remarkable outdoor experiences. From fishing, boating and camping to hiking, four-wheel driving, birdwatching and exploring the region's waterfalls, reefs and national parks, Cooktown offers a rewarding lifestyle where work-life balance and natural beauty go hand in hand.

About the role:
This is an opportunity for a Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist with Obstetrics to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of Cape York communities while becoming a valued member of Cooktown's collaborative rural health team. Working closely with Midwifery Group Practice midwives and multidisciplinary teams, you'll deliver high-quality, woman-centred maternity care within a continuity of care model.
This rewarding role offers the opportunity to provide evidence-based clinical care, contribute to population health initiatives and support improved health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You'll also play an important role in service improvement, teaching and mentoring junior clinicians, and fostering a culture of safety, quality and continuous learning.

Obstetric practice here calls for versatility and calm under pressure -you make a difference at life's most important moments.

What we're looking for -someone who:

• is competent in rural and remote obstetric practice and wants their work to genuinely matter
• is respectful and community aware and passionate about delivering culturally safe care
• is encouraging and steady for colleagues and is broad skilled and adaptable

What's on offer:

• Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose
• Total remuneration value of $403,080-$605,965 (L13-L27)
• Base salary between $193,191-$282,912 (L13-L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packaging
• And more!

Join the Torres and Cape team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.
Do more than just medicine -do it all!

Enquiries:
Dr Natasha Coventry -

Job ad reference:
QLD-TC691119

Closing date:
31 March 2027

RDAA in Bamaga invites expressions of interest for Senior Medical Officer and Rural Generalist opportunities. Based in the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, these roles offer diverse practice across hospital and primary care, with a focus on culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remuneration ranges from $416,880 to $619,765 total, including base salary and benefits, with leave loading and professional development.

Remuneration:

• Total remuneration value of $193,551 - $217,660 (L4-L9)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development
  

Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar - Expressions of Interest

Are you seeking your next medical career within rural and remote healthcare?

Join our team as a Principal House Officer (L4-L7) or Medical Registrar (L4-L9). We are recruiting for both current and upcoming vacancies anticipated within the next six months.
Applications accepted anytime for up to 6 months

Applications will be assessed throughout the advertising period. No need to wait for the closing date. Interested candidates can submit their application anytime for consideration against current and future opportunities.

Cooktown:
Where career opportunity meets an exceptional tropical lifestyle. Nestled between the rainforest and Coral Sea, Cooktown offers a unique blend of adventure, relaxation and community. Enjoy pristine beaches, world-class fishing, scenic walking trails and rich cultural heritage, all set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. With its welcoming community and relaxed pace of life, Cooktown delivers a lifestyle many aspire to, but few can experience.

When it comes to your career:
Cooktown offers rural medicine at its best. As a Principal House Officer or Medical Registrar, you'll join a valued healthcare team delivering emergency, inpatient, palliative and aged care services, alongside visiting specialist clinics. Gain broad clinical experience, hands on practice and greater autonomy while supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and Indigenous Health Workers. Build meaningful community connections, expand your skills and make a genuine difference to local health outcomes, all while enjoying a rewarding career and an exceptional lifestyle.

Cooktown. Exceptional medicine. Extraordinary lifestyle. Lasting impact.

What's on offer:

• Temporary - full time or part time
  

Join our Cooktown team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Weipa seeks a Senior Medical Officer with Rural Generalist and Anaesthesia credentials to deliver high-quality care across Weipa and neighbouring communities. The role encompasses permanent and temporary vacancies with opportunity to contribute to outreach services in Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw.

The successful candidate will hold AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) in Anaesthetics and participate in a flexible schedule including

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 - $612,865 (L13-L27)
• Competitive Salary packaging: generous employer superannuation contribution (12.75%) and salary packaging options - see Salary and benefits Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Are you seeking your next medical career opportunity in rural and remote healthcare?

Seeking applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) in Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine for both current and anticipated vacancies.

• Permanent, temporary (Full-time/Part-time), relief pool
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) in Internal Medicine and/or GP Emergency Medicine

Live where others come to explore. Enjoy some of Australia's best fishing, boating and outdoor adventures, with pristine waterways, spectacular sunsets and the natural beauty of Cape York right on your doorstep. Set within a welcoming community and surrounded by remarkable landscapes, Weipa offers a relaxed lifestyle with endless opportunities to explore remote beaches, hidden fishing spots and the unique wilderness of the region. Make a genuine impact in healthcare while enjoying the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and outdoor adventure.

More than just a job! Join a passionate rural healthcare team and make difference where it matters most. Improve health outcomes across some of Australia's most unique and culturally rich communities while enjoying the variety and rewards of rural and remote medicine.

Deliver a broad range of primary and secondary healthcare services, including outreach to Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw.

Build meaningful relationships, expand your clinical experience, and see the lasting impact of your work.

Dr Stephen Johnston -

QLD-TC692803

31 March 2027