Mackay Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) to join Moranbah Hospital on a permanent full-time or part-time basis, with temporary arrangements considered. The role offers broad rural medical practice within a supportive regional health service.

You will provide high-quality clinical services, engage with the community, and maintain Fellowship as a Rural Generalist with AHPRA registration.

Medical Officer Private Practice (Specialist General Practice) - Moura

Looking for a rural lifestyle without giving up career opportunities?

Moura is a welcoming community in Central Queensland, approximately 180km from Rockhampton and 65km from Biloela.

Moura Multipurpose Health Service is a modern facility delivering emergency, acute, aged care and outpatient services, supported by telehealth and larger regional hospitals.

About the role

A rewarding rural medical career with excellent earning potential!

Join our team as a Medical Officer Private Practice, working alongside the Medical Superintendent to deliver general practice, inpatient, outpatient and emergency care, including participation in the 24-hour emergency roster.

Here's what's on offer:

• Total remuneration package up to $429,389 p.a.
• Additional earning potential through private practice
• Accommodation provided and relocation assistance
• Visa sponsorship may be considered
• 12.75% employer superannuation and salary packaging
• Five weeks annual leave
• 3.6 weeks professional development leave and annual allowance
• Vehicle allowance and rural attraction incentives
• Mentoring, clinical support and opportunities to broaden your skills

Eligibility and conditions apply to relevant benefits.

You'll enjoy the variety and independence of rural medicine while having access to experienced colleagues and established regional clinical support. You'll bring:

• Medical qualifications eligible for Australian registration
• Enrolment or acceptance into an eligible Specialist General Practice training program
• Current ALS and APLS certification
• Confidence in general practice and acute care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Doctors pursuing GP Fellowship or Rural Generalist pathways are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries:

Rikki-lea Osborn -

Job ad reference:

QLD-BA6J694564

Closes:

Thursday 19 November 2026

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Weipa is seeking a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) to join the Cape York Kidney Care Program. The role is based in Weipa and involves delivering specialist kidney care in a multidisciplinary team across remote Cape York communities.

The position is permanent full time with a total remuneration package listed and extensive professional development opportunities.

Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) - Moranbah Hospital

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.

About Moranbah and Moranbah Hospital

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.

Your opportunity

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.

Some of our great benefits on offer:

• 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 qualifications / Professional registration / Other requirements

• 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.

Enquiries:

Dr Hannah Trimble -

Job ad reference:

MK694970

Closing date:

15 November 2026

Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) - Cape York Kidney Care

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

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Cooktown, is seeking a Principal House Officer or Medical Registrar to join our rural healthcare team. You will provide care across emergency, inpatient, palliative and aged care services, with support from a multidisciplinary team and visiting specialists.

This role offers broad clinical experience, autonomy and a rewarding community impact. Based in Cooktown, you'll enjoy a tropical lifestyle, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service on Thursday Island seeks a Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Anaesthesia) to join a dedicated team. Applicants should hold GP anaesthesia credentials, fellowships or Rural Generalist qualification, and Australian Medical Board registration.

The role offers a permanent full-time arrangement with strong professional development and community impact. Join a vibrant island healthcare setting with opportunities to mentor, lead quality initiatives,

Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Anaesthesia) - Thursday Island

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Thursday Island

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

Create Lasting Impact in a Unique Island Community Seeking experienced GP Anaesthetics SMOs (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for current and future opportunities.

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

Why Thursday Island?

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.

Deliver Care. Create Impact.

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.

What we're looking for -someone who:

• 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

What's on offer:

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

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

Dr Jennifer Wharton -

Job ad reference:

QLD-TC691176

Closing date:

31 March 2027

Senior Medical Officer - Rural Generalist - Anaesthesia (Weipa) Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa

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 in Weipa is seeking experienced Senior Medical Officers and Rural Generalists with Anaesthetics to join our remote teams over the next six months. Multiple permanent, temporary, full-time or part-time vacancies and a relief pool are available.

The role offers diverse clinical exposure across Weipa and outreach communities, a competitive remuneration package ranging from approximately $410k to $613k, generous leave, and ongoing professional development

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service on Thursday Island is seeking experienced Senior Medical Officers and Rural Generalists in Obstetrics to cover current and upcoming vacancies. The role focuses on comprehensive obstetric care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and community health in a unique tropical setting.

The position offers a range of permanents, temporary, and relief appointments with full-time or part-time options, and benefits including professional development and generous leave

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa, invites applications for Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Obstetrics). You will provide comprehensive obstetric and maternity care across Weipa and surrounding communities, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality services.

Permanent and temporary full-time/part-time roles are available, with remote work options and generous leave, professional development, and competitive superannuation.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa, is seeking a Senior Medical Officer - Rural Generalist to deliver comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare in the Weipa catchment on a permanent, temporary, or relief pool basis. Roles include full-time and part-time positions across Weipa and surrounding communities.

You will work in a rural remote setting, providing patient care across a broad scope with opportunities for professional development within a supportive team and retirement

Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar (Cooktown) Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Cooktown

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.

Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine) - Weipa

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

Your Torres Strait Adventure Starts Here! Are You Ready to Take Your Career Beyond the Ordinary?

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.

Opportunities available

• 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

Discover the Weipa Lifestyle!

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.

A Career Worth the Journey

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.

Do more than just medicine - do it all. Enquiries

Dr Stephen Johnston -

Job Ad Reference

QLD-TC692803

Closing date

31 March 2027

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Weipa is seeking a Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist to provide internal medicine and GP emergency medicine care. Permanent, temporary, and relief pool positions available; AST/ARST in Internal Medicine and/or GP Emergency Medicine preferred.

Deliver a broad range of primary and secondary healthcare services across Weipa and surrounding communities, with outreach to Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw.

Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Obstetrics) -Thursday Island

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Thursday Island

Remuneration

• 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

Start Your Island Adventure on Thursday Island

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.

Opportunities available

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

Why Thursday Island?

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.

About the role

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.

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 $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!

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!

Senior Medical Officer - Rural Generalist (Weipa) Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa

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

Kilcoy Medical Centre in Kilcoy, Queensland, invites a VR GP to join our rural practice. The position offers a supportive team, access to X ray/Ultrasound and on site pathology, and a focus on comprehensive patient care within the Somerset region.

Applicants must hold AHPRA registration and FACRRM or FRACGP. Remuneration is 65% of billings with a guaranteed AU$170/hour for the first 2 months, reflecting commitment to a smooth transition.