Cooktown: Where work and play meet at the waters edge with Torres and Cape HHS.

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Job details

Temporary Full Time | Immediate start up to 12 months | with possibility of extension

Eager to know more? Steve Wallin (0438 117 225) would love to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.

Tell me more... Cooktown offers a unique blend of tropical beauty, rich history and relaxed coastal living. Surrounded by stunning beaches, rivers, rainforest and the spectacular landscapes of Cape York, it provides endless opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking and outdoor adventure. The town has essential amenities, a welcoming community and a laid-back lifestyle that appeals to families, professionals and retirees alike. With its warm climate, natural beauty and strong community spirit, Cooktown is a wonderful place to live, work and enjoy life.

Looking for a role with variety, autonomy and professional growth? As a Clinical Sonographer/Radiographer in Cooktown, you'll work across a broad scope of ultrasound and radiography services, providing high-quality care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to build valuable rural generalist imaging skills, with accommodation provided.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a health professional working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

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

• Base salary comprising between $4,912.70 - $$5,286.40 per fortnight – 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
• Eligible health practitioners may be entitiled to a Rural and Remote incentive per fortnight
• Eligible health practitioners may be entitled to accrue professional development leave
• Eligible health practitioners working in designated remote areas may be entitled to a professional development allowance
• Staff accomodation pending eligibility.

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 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.

• 1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF)
  
  2 Map Info (PDF)
  
  TC689913 - Job Description (PDF)