Tell me more...Work within a remarkable ‘corner' of Australia and make a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the local communities across the Torres Strait and Cape York within the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service.  Become a valued member of a dynamic rural health care team that provides quality and culturally appropriate medical services.

This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice (particularly hospital based practice and/or primary health).
• Ability to function in a multidisciplinary team and to provide leadership within the team.
• High level of communication skills in clinical practice and corporate functions.
• Commitment to improving standards and quality of health care and patient safety within the hospital and community

If this sounds like the right fit for you, Torres and Cape can offer you:

• Base comprising salary between $176,802 - $258,910 p.a. plus allowances see role description (Annex A) 
• Generous employer contribution to superannuation 
• Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
• Great support team 
• Professional development 

Requirements for the role:

• Hold registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medial Board of Australia.
• The position works within a rural generalist medical team with clinicians from other disciplines and visiting practitioners.  Applications are particularly welcome from Doctors on the Rural Generalist Pathway.
• The successful Medical Officer will be encouraged to maximise their professional development and gain registration as a specialist General Practitioner.  The posts are suitable for AGPT/RVTS trainees of either ACRRM and/or RACGP.

For additional information regarding this position please refer to the role description.

About Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Services visit TCHHS website ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/ )

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Do you need more information? Simply call the contact person listed on the role description.