Anaesthetics with impact—care that connects across communities.

On Thursday Island, life moves with the tides, not the traffic lights. Mornings smell like saltwater, evenings glow with pastel sunsets, and the whole island hums with a calm that unravels stress on sight. Working here is purposeful medicine where you’re needed most.

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Permanent, Full Time, Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist – Anaesthetics

Where ‘Remote Medicine' Comes With Ocean Views.

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.. Join Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service as a Rural Generalist with Anaesthetics and experience a career that truly supports work-life balance. With a structured roster, generous leave provisions, and strong clinical back-up, you'll have the flexibility to enjoy life outside of medicine while still practising at a high level.

If you are an early-career GP with Anaesthetics, you'll be supported to grow into a confident and capable rural clinician. With access to experienced mentors, structured supervision, and a wide variety of clinical experiences, you'll rapidly consolidate your skills across anaesthetics, emergency care, and general practice. This is an ideal environment to build competence, independence, and career direction—while knowing you're well supported every step of the way.

Join a close-knit and highly supportive team as a Rural Generalist with Anaesthetics, where collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of everyday practice. You'll work alongside passionate multidisciplinary professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality care in challenging settings. With strong mentoring, accessible senior support, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing, you'll never feel like you're working alone. It's a role where teamwork drives success, and where you'll be welcomed as part of a community—not just a workforce.

Whether it's exploring pristine beaches, fishing in world-class waters, or immersing yourself in the relaxed pace of Far North Queensland, this role offers the rare combination of meaningful clinical work and a lifestyle many only dream of.

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

• Total remuneration between $408,418 - $610,348 (L13-L27)
• Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and Benefits
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Accommodation and Relocation Benefits
• High professional development potential
• Work with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds

Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait region.

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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.

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Documents

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

• TC682418 Role Description (PDF)
  
  1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  5 Med Officer CV template (Word)