About the role
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.
Apply Anytime!
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.
Opportunities Available
- Permanent Full-time
- Provisional Senior Medical Officers, Senior Medical Officer or Rural Generalists
đź“ž CALL US! Give Dr Jennifer Wharton a call (0477 508 295) for a chat
🌴 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
- has current full registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia
- has a Fellowship in General Practice (FACRRM or FRACGP) and/or a Rural Generalist qualification or has commenced a recognised General Practitiioner or Rural Generalist pathway leading to FRACGP, FACRRM, FARGP or FRACGP-RG.
🏡 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 name of site here team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.
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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.