Senior Rural Obstetrician & Generalist — Make a Difference

Rdaq; Cooktown; On-site; AUD 193,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements including‑

Professional Development

Job summary

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Cooktown is seeking a Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist with Obstetrics to deliver woman-centred maternity care in a continuity of care model. You will work with midwives and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality clinical care in a rural setting.

The role emphasises population health, service improvement, and mentoring junior clinicians while supporting Indigenous health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Competent in rural and remote obstetric practice.
• Respectful and community aware with a passion for culturally safe care.
• Encouraging and steady for colleagues, broad skilled and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, woman-centred maternity care within a continuity of care model.
• Contribute to population health initiatives and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Support teaching and mentoring of junior clinicians and foster a culture of safety and continuous learning.

Skills

Rural obstetric practice

Culturally safe care

Community engagement

Job description

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Cooktown is seeking a Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist with Obstetrics to deliver woman-centred maternity care in a continuity of care model. You will work with midwives and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality clinical care in a rural setting.

The role emphasises population health, service improvement, and mentoring junior clinicians while supporting Indigenous health outcomes.