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 to remote communities across Cape York.

The position is a permanent full-time role with a competitive remuneration package, generous leave entitlements and professional development opportunities. Enquiries and contact details are provided in the job ad.

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

Moranbah Hospital seeks a Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist) to join their team on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. The role involves providing high-quality clinical services within a supportive rural team, with opportunities for broader rural practice and close professional links to Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

The successful candidate will hold AHPRA registration with current credentials, and Fellowship as Rural Generalist (FACRRM or FRACGP-RG or RACGP FARGP) or

An exciting opportunity currently exists for you to join the Rural and Remote Services as Director of Medical Services (Rural Generalist) at Yarrabah Hospital.

Make a real difference in one of Australia's largest Aboriginal communities while advancing your rural medical career in a unique, culturally rich coastal setting.

Located just 45 minutes from Cairns, Yarrabah provides the rewarding challenge of rural practice, diverse presentations, close knit teamwork, and meaningful community relationships set against the backdrop of Far North Queensland's spectacular coastline.

Yarrabah Emergency Service provides 24 hour emergency care, primary health services, and continuity of care in partnership with Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, offering services ranging from clinics and allied health to community health and renal dialysis.

Enquiries Dr Blanchard Kadiongo - or

Job ad reference CAH694704

Closing date 20 November 2026

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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Rikki-lea Osborn -

QLD-BA6J694564

Thursday 19 November 2026

RDAWA is seeking a Director of Medical Services (Rural Generalist) at Yarrabah Hospital in Far North Queensland. This senior role leads rural medical services within a culturally rich Aboriginal community and supports a broad range of clinical presentations in a unique coastal setting.

Located about 45 minutes from Cairns, the hospital provides 24 hour emergency care and primary health services in partnership with allied health and community health programs.

RDAWA is seeking a Medical Officer Private Practice in Moura, Central Queensland. The role involves delivering general practice, inpatient, outpatient and emergency care within a modern rural health service.

Eligible for Australian registration and SGPT training, with ALS/APLS credentials; enjoy a supportive team, relocation assistance and potential visa sponsorship in a welcoming community.

Temporary (Full-time & Part-time)

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa

Expressions of Interest

Seeking applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) Obstetrics for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next 6 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.

Looking for a rewarding career in rural medicine? Join a dedicated team delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care across the Western Cape. Gain broad experience across general practice, hospital medicine, aged care and First Nations primary healthcare while making a genuine difference in the lives of local communities. With strong clinical support, diverse presentations and hands-on experience, you'll grow your skills, build confidence and develop as a practitioner in an exceptional rural training environment.

Weipa offers an enviable lifestyle where career opportunity meets outdoor adventure. Surrounded by pristine waterways and stunning natural landscapes, this vibrant coastal community is renowned for its fishing, boating, camping and four-wheel-driving. Enjoy excellent local amenities, a welcoming community, a tropical climate and easy access to some of Queensland's most spectacular wilderness areas. Whether on the water, exploring remote beaches or embracing the relaxed lifestyle, Weipa offers an exceptional place to live and work. Make a genuine difference and enjoying the balance of professional fulfilment and outdoor adventure.

Dr Stephen Johnston -

QLD-TC693168

31 March 2027

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

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service on Thursday Island is seeking a Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Obstetrics) to provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a remote setting. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team to manage obstetric and general caseloads across multiple settings.

The role offers permanent and relief appointments, with full-time and part-time options, along with benefits, leave loading and professional development opportunities in a

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Weipa invites applications for Senior Medical Officer - Rural Generalist positions. Permanent, temporary and medical relief pool appointments are available, with both full-time and part-time options.

The remuneration ranges from $409,980 to $612,865 and includes generous leave entitlements, development opportunities and salary packaging options. These roles offer a rewarding rural/remote healthcare career on Cape York, with outreach to Napranum,

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 in Weipa is seeking experienced Senior Medical Officers and Rural Generalists in Anaesthetics for current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months. The role offers permanent, temporary, full-time or part-time arrangements, with total remuneration values between $409,980 and $612,865, plus generous leave entitlements and professional development.

Deliver comprehensive healthcare to Weipa and outreach communities across the Western Cape, with

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 on Thursday Island is seeking Senior Medical Officers (SMO) and Rural Generalists for current and upcoming vacancies. The roles offer a permanent full-time position with generous benefits and a competitive remuneration package.

You will provide high-quality medical care across facilities, manage diverse patient caseloads, and contribute to health equity and culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RDAWA invites a Medical Officer with Private Practice to join Inglewood Multipurpose Health Service in Queensland. Enjoy a rural lifestyle with meaningful community connections and a broad clinical scope.

The role offers a permanent full/part-time or temporary contract with up to 12 months, and salary packaging up to $303,275 total remuneration, including base salary between $193,191 and $205,244 per annum plus allowances and benefits.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar position in Weipa. Temporary roles across full-time and part-time categories offer exposure to rural medicine in a supportive team.

The role focuses on obstetrics within mixed practice settings, providing broad experience across general practice, hospital medicine, aged care, and First Nations primary healthcare in a thriving rural community.

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Cooktown seeks a Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist with Obstetrics to deliver high-quality maternity care in a rural setting. You will work with midwives and a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care to women in Cape York communities.

The role emphasizes evidence-based clinical care, population health initiatives, and mentoring junior clinicians in a supportive, safety-focused culture.

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

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
• 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.

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

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.

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.

• 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!

Do more than just medicine-do it all!

Dr Jennifer Wharton -

QLD-TC691175

31 March 2027

Inglewood Multipurpose Health Service, Rural Health and Aged Care Division, Inglewood Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service

Permanent full and/or part time and temporary full and/or part time up to 12 months, hours negotiable, $193,191 - $205,244 per annum (pro rata), (MOR1-1 to MOR1-3)

Step into a career that offers more than a job. As a Medical Officer with Private Practice in Inglewood, you'll enjoy genuine connection with your community, broad and rewarding clinical practice, and the chance to make a visible impact every day. Build lasting relationships, grow your skills, and enjoy a rural lifestyle where your contribution is valued and your work truly matters.

You will receive a competitive remuneration package valued up to $303,275 comprising salary rates between $193,191 (L13) and $205,244 p.a. (L15), motor vehicle allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a.), regional attraction allowance, professional indemnity cover and private practice arrangements. Superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) will be applied additionally to the total remuneration value.

Dr James Ware -

DD

Thursday 5 November 2026

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 in Weipa invites applications for a Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine). This role offers a permanent or temporary placement with full-time or part-time options and generous leave entitlements.

Weipa provides a unique rural lifestyle with access to Cape York's natural beauty. Remuneration ranges from AU$409,980 to AU$612,865 annually, plus salary packaging and professional development opportunities.