Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist - Anaesthetics (Thursday Island)
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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About this role
Permanent, Full Time, Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist
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. 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.
As a Senior Medical Officer 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.
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-L17, L18–L24, L25–L27):
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- Total remuneration value of up to $446,109 (L17): Base salary between $187,569 - $211,057 (L13-L17)
- Total remuneration value of up to $528,803 (L24): Base salary between $216,643 - $251,642 (L18-L24)
- Total remuneration value of up to $556,089 (L27): Base salary between $259,072 - $274,678 (L25-L27)
- 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 leave loading
- Accommodation and Relocation Benefits
- High professional development potential
- Work with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds
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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
Further information
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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-L14, L13-L18 , L18-L27 |
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Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld |
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Job ad reference QLD/TC682418 |
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Closing date 05-Aug-2026 |
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Contact person
Dr Jen Wharton |
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Contact details
0477 508 295
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Attachments
TC682418 Role Description (PDF, 137KB)
Role Description 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 |
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