Western Director of Medical Services (Weipa)
Work Remote, Live Coastal
Life in Weipa feels like one long postcard. Endless coastline, bright blue water, warm weather, and wide horizons — it’s everything people imagine Cape York living to be.
Embrace the rich cultural heritage of the Western Cape area, learn from diverse traditions, and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you serve.”
As the Western Director of Medical Services (Weipa),, you will lead a committed rural health team while shaping innovative models of care across the Western Cape. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence service development in a growing region and support a highly diverse clinical workforce. .
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About this role
Permanent Full Time - Western Director of Medical Services position available
Give MIchael Catt on a call (0418 191 078) for a chat - he would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.
Tell me more.. As the Western Director of Medical Services working in Torres and Cape HHS, your expertise, skills and dedication play a crucial role in providing quality care and positive outcomes for patients. You'll work in diverse and supportive environment that offers attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences enabling you to make a valuable contribution in small communities, which will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person. Based in Weipa, you will lead the delivery of high‑quality, culturally responsive medical care across the region, and make a real impact on Torres and Cape communities while providing clinical expertise and strong leadership to a dedicated rural health team.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances (Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service)
- Salary Information (L13-L27):
- Total remuneration value of up to $552,080 (comprising base salary between $187,569 - $274,678 plus allowances)
- 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.
- Professional Development
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.
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Position status Permanent |
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Position type Full-time |
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Occupational group Health - Medical |
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Classification L13-L27 |
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Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld |
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Job ad reference QLD/TC676561 |
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Closing date 20-Mar-2026 |
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Contact person
Michael Catt |
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Contact details
0418191078
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Attachments
1 TCHHS Applicant Information Pack (PDF, 7.50MB)
Information Package for Applicants 2 Map Info (PDF, 907KB) Information Package for Applicants 5 Med Officer CV template (Word, 26KB) Information Package for Applicants TC676561 - Job Desciption (PDF, 522KB) Role Description |
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