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Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar (Cooktown)
Cooktown
Take the next step in your healthcare career while enjoying the unique lifestyle and natural beauty of Cooktown.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/TC691117 |
| Closing date | 31-Mar-2027 |
| Job duration | 6- or 12-months contract available |
| Contact person | Natasha Coventry |
| Contact details | (07) 4043 021 Access the National Relay Service |
Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar - Expressions of Interest
Applications accepted anytime for up to 6 months
Applications will be assessed throughout the advertising period. There is no need to wait for the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible for consideration against current and future opportunities.
Eager to know more? Dr Natasha Coventry (07) 4043 0219 would be pleased to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.
🌺Cooktown is where career opportunity meets an extraordinary tropical lifestyle. Nestled between the rainforest and the Coral Sea at the mouth of the iconic Endeavour River, this welcoming coastal community offers the perfect balance of adventure, connection and tranquillity. Spend your days exploring pristine beaches, fishing world-class waterways, hiking breathtaking trails, discovering rich cultural heritage, or simply unwinding beneath spectacular sunsets. With a strong sense of community, stunning natural surroundings and a slower pace of life, Cooktown provides the kind of lifestyle many people dream about, but few get to experience.
🩺When it comes to your career, Cooktown delivers experiences that truly matter. As a Principal House Officer or Medical Registrar at Cooktown Multipurpose Health Service, you'll be part of a highly valued rural healthcare team delivering a diverse range of services across emergency, inpatient, palliative and aged care, alongside visiting specialist clinics. This is rural medicine at its best, offering exceptional hands-on experience, broad clinical exposure and genuine autonomy while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and Indigenous Health Workers.
Every day brings new challenges, meaningful patient connections and the opportunity to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the community. You'll build confidence, expand your clinical capability and gain experiences that many larger hospitals simply can't offer.
If you're looking for more than just another medical placement, Cooktown offers the chance to develop your career, immerse yourself in a remarkable community and enjoy a lifestyle that leaves you feeling inspired, fulfilled and ready for your next adventure.
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.
Cooktown. Exceptional medicine. Extraordinary lifestyle. Lasting impact.
Are you seeking your next medical career opportunity in rural and remote healthcare?
🏡 What's on offer:
- Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose
- Temporary - full time or part time positions
- Total remuneration value of $193,551–$217,660 (L4–L9)
- Base salary between $137,861–$159,387 (L4–L9) plus excellent benefits and allowances
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packaging
- and more!
Join our Cooktown team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.
Do more than just medicine—do it all!
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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.
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