Are you a dedicated and compassionate Senior Medical Officer searching for a unique career opportunity? Look no further than Bamaga – a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Cape York Peninsula, where the medical industry meets an extraordinary lifestyle.

Job details

Tell me more...Work within a remarkable ‘corner' of Australia and make a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the local communities within the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service and to become a valued member of a dynamic rural health care team that provides quality and culturally appropriate medical services.

If you make the move to a Torres and Cape remote location, you may be eligible for up to $70,000 in relocation benefits. Please refer to the guideline located on the Attraction Incentives website to view eligibility and conditions.

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 $176,802 - $258,910 p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
• Competitive salary packaging: In addition to a base wage, we also provide a generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and have salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
• Relocation and accommodation incentives
• Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Remote locality allowance

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

• A warm climate
• Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. See Torres Strait Islands geographical map / Cape York geographical map
• 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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Professional and personal qualities TCHHS are looking for;

• Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice (particularly hospital-based practice and/or primary health) and in the relevant advanced skill(s) if appointed as a Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow.

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.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• TC540930 Role Description (PDF, 381KB)
  Role Description
  
  1 QH Applicant Kit (PDF, 917KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  3 vpd-evidence-form-applicant (PDF, 103KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  3 vpd-evidence-form-gp (PDF, 83KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  3. VPD-min-req-prior-commencement (PDF, 24KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MED-Med Officer CV template (Word, 256KB)
  Information Package for Applicants