Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist – Obstetrics (Weipa)

Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association Ltd.; Weipa Town; Hybrid; AUD 410,000 - 613,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association Ltd. is seeking a Senior Medical Officer or Rural Generalist in Obstetrics for Weipa, offering permanent, temporary and relief roles.

Provide obstetric and maternity care across Weipa and surrounding communities, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supporting outreach to nearby communities. Join a dedicated rural health team delivering culturally responsive care and contributing to women’s health in remote Cape York communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide obstetric and maternity care across Weipa and surrounding communities.
• Deliver high‑quality, culturally responsive obstetric care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support outreach services to Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama, and Pormpuraaw.

Job description

Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist – Obstetrics (Weipa)

Take your next step with rural and remote healthcare? Seeking applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) Obstetrics for both current and anticipated vacancies.

Opportunities Available:

• Permanent, temporary (Full-time / Part-time) and relief pool
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) in Obstetrics

Discover Weipa:

Experience a rewarding career in Weipa, a unique coastal community on the doorstep of Cape York. Enjoy a relaxed tropical lifestyle, strong community spirit, and access to some of Australia’s most spectacular natural landscapes, with world‑class fishing, boating, camping, four‑wheel‑driving, pristine beaches, and breathtaking sunsets. Expand your clinical skills, make a genuine difference and enjoy the perfect balance of professional fulfilment and outdoor adventure.

A Career with Purpose:

Make a difference where it matters most. Join a dedicated rural healthcare team and help improve the health and wellbeing of women, babies, and families across the Western Cape. Deliver high‑quality, culturally responsive care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment and build strong community connections.

Provide comprehensive obstetric and maternity care across Weipa and surrounding communities, supporting women through pregnancy, birth, post‑partum, and neonatal care. Work with a skilled multidisciplinary team and contribute to outreach services across Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama, and Pormpuraaw.

What’s on offer:

• Total remuneration value of $409,980–$612,865 (L13–L27)
• Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and more!

Join our Weipa team today and deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.

Enquiries: Dr Stephen Johnston – 0432 280 603