Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Cooktown)

Senior Medical Officers & Rural Generalists - Expressions of Interest

Open Rolling Recruitment | Applications Accepted Anytime for 6 Months

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) 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)

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 Natasha Coventry a call (07) 4043 0219) for a chat  

☀️ Find Your Balance in Cooktown

Cooktown offers a remarkable tropical lifestyle at the gateway to Cape York, where lush ancient rainforests meet the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef, creating a landscape of pristine beaches, rugged ranges, winding waterways and spectacular natural beauty. Steeped in history and cultural significance, the town is known for its strong First Nations connections, and welcoming community spirit, offering the perfect balance of adventure, culture and relaxed coastal living.

Benefit from a close-knit and supportive community, with access to quality healthcare, education, sporting facilities, shopping and essential services, all set against a backdrop of some of the most breathtaking scenery. Enjoy fishing, boating, camping, four-wheel driving, bushwalking, or exploring nearby waterfalls, reefs and national parks, Cooktown provides an outstanding lifestyle where outdoor adventure, community connection and work-life balance seamlessly come together.

❤️ A Rewarding Role Awaits:

Make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of communities across the Torres and Cape region while joining a dedicated rural healthcare team delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate medical services. Working within a Rural Generalist model of care, this role offers a diverse scope of practice across inpatient, emergency and primary healthcare settings in Cooktown and surrounding communities including Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura.

We welcome experience in rural medicine across hospital and primary healthcare environments, with advanced skills or training towards disciplines such as Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Paediatrics or Mental Health. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong emergency and trauma management skills, work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to teaching and leadership activities, and be committed to improving health outcomes for rural, remote and Indigenous communities.

Make a difference where it matters most.

🌿 What we're looking for — someone who:

• is competent in rural and remote obstetric 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 $403,080–$605,965 (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 name of site here 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.