Tell me more...In this role, you will support the three maternity services across Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service by working collaboratively with the Director of Midwifery, the facility based medical officers, midwifery, and maternity teams, and the Cairns based maternity teams providing outreach to support the maternity service.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a medical practitioner working in Cairns, your expertise, skills and dedication play a crucial role in providing quality care and ensuring positive outcomes for patients across the Torres and Cape.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences, enabling you to make valuable contributions to small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

If you make the move to a Torres and Cape remote location, you may be eligible for up to $70,000 ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/workforce-attraction-incentive-scheme ) in relocation benefits. Please refer to the guideline located on the Attraction Incentives website ( https://www.healthycareers.health.qld.gov.au/attraction-incentives ) to view eligibility and conditions.

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

Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

• Base comprising salary between $204,206 - $258,910  p.a – you may be eligible for additional benefits Medical salaries | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/medical-careers/salary-and-benefits )
• Competitive salary packaging: In addition to a base wage, we also provide a generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and have salary packaging options Salary packaging | Careers (health.qld.gov.au) ( https://www.careers.health.qld.gov.au/working-for-us/salary-and-benefits/salary-packaging ).
• Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world.
• Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
• Relocation and accommodation incentives

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

• A warm climate
• Immerse yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes. See Torres Strait Islands geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/2901446/tchhs-torres-strait-npa-map.pdf ) / Cape York geographical map(PDF) ( https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/2901443/tchhs-cape-york-map.pdf )
• Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS ( https://www.torres-cape.health.qld.gov.au/ ) and the Torres Strait ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/torres-strait ) and Cooktown and Cape York ( https://www.tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/where-to-go/cape-york ) regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

Professional and personal qualities TCHHS are looking for;

• Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice (particularly hospital-based practice and/or primary health) and in the relevant advanced skill(s) of Obstetrics (DRANZCOG Advanced).
• Demonstrated skill in trauma management, general and emergency medicine.
• High level of communication skills in clinical practice and corporate functions.

Refer to role description for Torres and Cape HHS Values- Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

Requirements for the role:

• Hold registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medial Board of Australia.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

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.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.