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Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist - Obstetrics (Weipa)
Weipa
If you are chasing an exciting adventure, Weipa is calling you! Join our dedicated team, enjoy the challenges and make a valuable contribution to the community
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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/TC693020 |
| Closing date | 31-Mar-2027 |
| Job duration | Varies |
| Contact person | Stephen Johnston |
| Contact details | 0432 280 603 Access the National Relay Service |
Work Remote. Live Coastal. Love 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) Obstetrics 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 Obstetrics
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 (0432 280 603) for a chat
🌅 Discover Weipa. Tell me more…
Experience a rewarding career in one of Queensland's most remarkable coastal destinations. Nestled on the doorstep of Cape York, Weipa offers a relaxed lifestyle, strong community spirit, and unrivalled access to some of Australia's most spectacular natural landscapes.
Beyond the workplace, enjoy world-class fishing, boating, camping, and four-wheel-driving adventures, with pristine beaches, winding waterways, and breathtaking sunsets just minutes from home. You'll have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills, make a genuine difference to the health of Western Cape communities, and enjoy a lifestyle where professional fulfilment and outdoor adventure go hand in hand.
🩺 A Career with Purpose:
Make a real difference where it matters most. Join a dedicated rural healthcare team and play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of women, babies, and families across the Western Cape. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you'll deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care while building strong relationships with the communities you serve.
Provide comprehensive obstetric care across Weipa and surrounding communities, partnering with skilled nursing, midwifery, and allied health teams to deliver exceptional maternity services. Care for women throughout their pregnancy journey, from conception through to birth, post-partum, and neonatal care, while supporting outreach services to Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama, and Pormpuraaw.
🌿 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.
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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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