Principal House Officer (Cooktown)

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 Tell me more...Work within a remarkable ‘corner' of Australia and make a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the local Southern Cape, Cooktown Cluster of communities within the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service and to 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 )

2 x position available permanent and 12 month temporary. 

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.

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

  • Base comprising salary between $187,522.00 - $201,912.00 per annum (incl allowances - see role description below)
  • Generous employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%)
  • Salary packaging option to increase your take home pay
  • Work / Life balance, variety and flexibility 
  • 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 the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for 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/careers )

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




27 March 2024
Location: Australia Queensland Cairns region,Far North Qld
Salary: As per State Award AUD per year
Work type:
Locum Tenens
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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