Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist - Thursday Island

RDAWA; Thursday Island; Hybrid; AUD 193,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full-time

AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP)

Leave entitlements

Professional development

Salary packaging

Job summary

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service on Thursday Island is seeking Senior Medical Officers (SMO) and Rural Generalists for current and upcoming vacancies. The roles offer a permanent full-time position with generous benefits and a competitive remuneration package.

You will provide high-quality medical care across facilities, manage diverse patient caseloads, and contribute to health equity and culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Medical Officer (SMO) or Rural Generalist is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service facilities.
• Manage a diverse patient caseload and support acute and chronic disease management.
• Coordinate continuity of care and contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of local communities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Support supervision and development of junior medical staff and students.

Job description

Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist - Thursday Island

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Thursday Island

Remuneration:

• Total remuneration value of $409,980 – $612,865 (L13–L27)
• Base salary between $193,191 – $282,5912 (L13–L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
• Competitive Salary packaging - generous employer superannuation contribution (12.75%) and salary packaging options - see Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
• Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
• Professional Development

Your Torres Strait Adventure Starts Here!

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 Full-time
• Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP)

Why Choose Thursday Island? Tell me more...

Thursday Island offers a truly unique lifestyle in the heart of the Torres Strait, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, tropical landscapes and breathtaking ocean views. Rich in Torres Strait Islander culture and history, the island is a welcoming and vibrant community where traditions, connection and community spirit are woven into everyday life. Residents enjoy a relaxed pace of living while remaining connected to essential services, education, healthcare and transport links.

Beyond work, an incredible outdoor lifestyle awaits, with opportunities for fishing, boating, snorkelling, diving, island-hopping and exploring the region's stunning natural beauty. Surrounded by pristine beaches, neighbouring islands and diverse marine life, Thursday Island provides endless opportunities for adventure and recreation. Combining a strong sense of community, rich cultural experiences and modern amenities, Thursday Island offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity, adventure and relaxed tropical living.

What You'll Be Doing

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based medical care across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service facilities, working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. You will manage a diverse patient caseload, support acute and chronic disease management, coordinate continuity of care, and contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of local communities.

The role also includes maintaining accurate clinical records, participating in quality improvement activities, and supporting the supervision and development of junior medical staff and students.

Working closely with medical leadership, you will contribute to service development, health equity initiatives, and culturally responsive care that meets the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What we're looking for - someone who:

• is competent in rural and remote 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 – $612,8658 (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 Thursday Island team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.

Do more than just medicine—do it all!

Enquiries:

Dr Jennifer Wharton – 0477 508 295

Job Ad Reference:

QLD-TC691175

Closing date:

31 March 2027