Are you a passionate, dynamic individual ready to make a meaningful contribution? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you in Bamaga offering substantial benefits, great conditions and support. Come join the team in providing high quality medical services to the top end of Australia.

Bamaga is the northern most town on mainland Australia, located at the tip of Cape York Peninsula. Surrounded by tropical wilderness and close to the Torres Strait, it offers a strong community spirit, rich Indigenous culture, and a unique remote lifestyle. It’s the perfect base for adventure, with fishing, camping, and exploring some of Australia’s most untouched landscapes right on your doorstep.”

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Job details

Permanent Full Time Senior Medical Officer Rural Generalist position available 

CALL US!  Give Dr Jennifer Wharton a call (0477 508 295 for a chat, she would love to hear from you and discuss the role further. 

Tell me more... As a Senior Medical Officer within Torres and Cape HHS, your expertise, skills and dedication play a crucial role in providing quality care and positive outcomes for patients.  You'll work in diverse and supportive environments offering attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences enabling you to make valuable contributions in small communities. You will grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person. The position works in a Rural Generalist model of care, contributing to primary health care in surrounding communities.  

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

• Base salary comprising between $187,569-$274,678 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 (health.qld.gov.au) 
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave 
• Professional Development 

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

• Immerse 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 

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.

• 2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  5 Med Officer CV template (Word)
  
  TC674862 - Job Descripton (PDF)