About the role
Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar - Expressions of Interest
Applications accepted anytime for up to 6 months
Applications will be assessed throughout the advertising period. There is no need to wait for the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible for consideration against current and future opportunities.
☎️ Eager to know more? Dr Steve Johnston (0432 280 603) would be pleased to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.
🌴 Life in Weipa – Where Adventure Meets Opportunity
Nestled on the western coast of Cape York Peninsula, Weipa offers a unique lifestyle that combines career fulfilment with incredible outdoor living. Surrounded by pristine waterways, stunning sunsets and vast natural landscapes, this vibrant coastal community is renowned for its world-class fishing, boating, camping and four-wheel-driving adventures. Residents enjoy excellent local facilities, including schools, sporting clubs, healthcare services, shopping precincts, cafés and a regular calendar of community events. With a warm tropical climate, a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and easy access to some of Queensland's most spectacular wilderness areas, Weipa provides the perfect balance of professional growth, community connection and an enviable outdoor lifestyle. Whether you're exploring remote beaches, enjoying weekend fishing trips or simply embracing the relaxed pace of life, Weipa offers an unforgettable experience both at work and beyond.
🩺 Build Your Career in the Western Cape
When it comes to meaningful medicine, the Western Cape offers an experience unlike any other. As part of our dedicated rural healthcare team, you'll play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of communities across the region while delivering high-quality, culturally responsive care. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of patients and become a valued member of a close-knit healthcare community.
This is rural medicine at its best, providing exceptional exposure to both primary and secondary care across general practice clinics, hospital medicine, residential aged care and primary healthcare services within First Nations communities. You'll develop a broad clinical skillset, enjoy significant hands-on experience and build confidence managing a diverse range of presentations, all while being supported by experienced clinicians and healthcare professionals.
Every day brings new challenges, rewarding patient interactions and opportunities to grow as a medical practitioner. Whether you're planning a career in Rural Generalism or seeking to broaden your clinical experience, the Western Cape offers an outstanding training environment where you can expand your capabilities, strengthen your leadership skills and make a lasting impact on the communities you serve.
Join a team where your work matters, your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive while experiencing one of Australia's most unique and rewarding regions.
Western Cape. Diverse medicine. Remarkable communities. Endless opportunity.
🏡 What's on offer:
- Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose
- Temporary - full time or part time positions
- Total remuneration value of $201,508–$225,756 (L4–L9)
- Base salary between $137,861–$159,387 (L4–L9) plus excellent benefits and allowances
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packaging and more!
Join our Weipa team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.
Do more than just medicine—do it all!
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How do I apply? Applications should be submitted online via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.