Senior Medical Officer/ Rural Generalist

6 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $182,106 - $266,677 per year

Imagine living and working on a tranquil, tropical island, surrounded by stunning, crystal-clear waters

Take your medical career to the next level.

Embrace the adventure of a lifetime, celebrating diversity and cultivating care. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich traditions of the Torres Strait Islander people.

#CareerUpHere

Permanent Full Time Senior Medical Officer position available

GIVE US A CALL   Call Dr Jen Wharton - she would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

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Work within a remarkable 'corner' of Australia on a beautiful tropical island  Make a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the local communities within the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service and become a valued member of a dynamic rural health care team that provides quality and culturally appropriate medical services.

Professional and personal motivators

As a Senior Medical Officer  working in Torres and Cape HHS, your expertise, skills and dedication play a crucial role in providing quality care and ensuring positive outcomes for patients across the Torres and Cape.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

  • Base salary comprising between $182,106 - $266,677 p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service ( )
  • Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers ) ( )
  • Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
  • Professional Development
  • Relocation and accommodation incentives (IF APPLICABLE – remove accommodation if Cairns based)

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:

  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( ) and the Torres Strait ( ) and Cooktown and Cape York ( ) regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

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