“Are you a dedicated and compassionate doctor seeking a unique opportunity in the medical industry? Cooktown is the perfect destination for you! Join our vibrant community and enjoy a fulfilling career while embracing an idyllic lifestyle like no other.”

Work and live in the beautiful coastal town of Cooktown. Rich in culture, and plenty to see and explore. Opportunities & rewards with attractive conditions/benefits.

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Job details

Permanent/Temporary -  Full Time/Part Time

Tell me more... Make a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the local communities within the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (HHS) and become a valued member of a dynamic and commited rural health care team that provides quality and culturally appropriate medical services.

The Rural Generalist team includes medical officers with additional skills in Anaesthetics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Mental Health, Internal Medicine, Emergency care and Indigenous Health. Cooktown is a training hub for medical, nursing and allied health students, junior doctors and GP Registrars. 

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 – plus additional benefits – refer to Job Description
• Employer superannuation 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Relocation and accommodation incentives 
• Professional Development leave and allowance

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 HHSand the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
• Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

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

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.

• TC654746 - Job Description (PDF, 212KB)
  Role Description
  
  1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 7.50MB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  5 Med Officer CV template (Word, 26KB)
  Information Package for Applicants