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Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist- Internal Medicine / Emergency Medicine (Weipa)


Weipa

Live and work in the vibrant coastal community of Weipa!  Opportunities & rewards with attractive conditions/benefits.

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Job details

Position status Casual,Permanent,Temporary
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Medical
Classification L13-L27
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC692803
Closing date 31-Mar-2027
Job duration varies
Contact person Stephen Johnson
Contact details 0432 280 603
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Are you Ready to Take Your Career Beyond the Ordinary - Weipa

Are you seeking your next medical career opportunity in rural and remote healthcare?

We are inviting applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) in Internal Medical/Emergency Medicine for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

Opportunities Available:

  • Permanent, temporary, and medical relief pool appointments
  • Full-time and Part-time positions
  • Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) in Internal Medicine and or GP Emergency Medicine

Apply Anytime!

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.

📞 CALL US! Give Dr Steve Johnston a call (0428 308 736) for a chat

🌅 Discover the Weipa Lifestyle! Tell me more… 

Live where others come to explore. Imagine finishing work and heading straight to some of Australia's best fishing, boating and outdoor adventures.

Surrounded by pristine waterways, untouched landscapes and unforgettable sunsets, Weipa offers a lifestyle that perfectly balances professional fulfilment with everyday adventure. Set in the heart of Cape York, Weipa is a place where weekends are spent exploring remote beaches, discovering hidden fishing spots and enjoying the natural beauty of one of Australia's most remarkable regions.

Combined with a welcoming community and relaxed pace of life, it's easy to see why so many people fall in love with the Cape. For healthcare professionals seeking more than just a job, Weipa offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while enjoying a unique lifestyle that few locations can match.

🩺 A Career Worth the Journey

Looking form more than just a job? Join a passionate rural healthcare team and make a real difference where it matters most. This is your opportunity to improve health outcomes across some of Australia's most unique and culturally rich communities while enjoying the challenge, variety and reward of rural and remote medicine.

Provide a diverse scope of primary and secondary healthcare services, including outreach to the Western Cape communities of Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw. Build meaningful relationships, broaden your clinical experience and see firsthand the lasting impact of your work.

🌿 What we're looking for — someone who:

  • is competent in rural and remote anaesthetic practice and wants their work to genuinely matter
  • is respectful and community‑aware and passionate about delivering culturally safe care
  • is encouraging and steady for colleagues and is broad‑skilled and adaptable

🏡 What's on offer:

  • Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose
  • Total remuneration value of $409,980–$612,865 (L13–L27)
  • Base salary between $193,191–$282,912 (L13–L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
  • Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packaging and more!

Join our Weipa 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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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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