Create Lasting Impact in a Unique Island CommunityWe are inviting applications from experienced GP Anaesthetics Senior Medical Officers (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.Opportunities Available:Permanent Full-time positionsProvisional Senior Medical Officers, Senior Medical Officer or Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) GP AnaestheticsCALL US! Give Dr Jennifer Wharton a call (0477 508 295) for a chatApply 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.Why Thursday Island?Thursday Island (Waiben) offers a truly unique tropical lifestyle in the heart of the Torres Strait, where breathtaking ocean views, a warm climate and a welcoming community provide an exceptional place to live and work. As the region's administrative and cultural centre, the island is renowned for its rich Torres Strait Islander heritage, vibrant community spirit and diverse traditions, arts and cultural celebrations.Surrounded by pristine waters and beautiful neighbouring islands, residents can enjoy a wide range of outdoor pursuits including fishing, boating, snorkelling, island exploring and discovering the area's fascinating history. While offering the tranquillity of island living, Thursday Island also provides access to quality healthcare, education, retail, sporting facilities and essential services, creating an ideal balance between career opportunity, cultural connection and an enviable tropical lifestyle.An Exceptional Opportunity to Make a DifferenceJoin a dedicated healthcare team where your expertise will make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of Torres Strait communities. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while enjoying the unique lifestyle and cultural richness of Thursday Island.Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you will provide patient-centred care, contribute to chronic disease management and population health initiatives, and help improve health outcomes across the region. This role offers broad clinical exposure and valuable professional development opportunities.You will support and mentor junior medical staff and students, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to advancing health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It's a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a lasting impact in a truly unique community.What we're looking for , someone who:is competent in rural and remote anaesthetist practice and wants their work to genuinely matteris respectful and community-aware and passionate about delivering culturally safe careis encouraging and steady for colleagues and is broad-skilled and adaptablehas current full registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australiahas a Fellowship in General Practice (FACRRM or FRACGP) and/or a Rural Generalist qualification or has commenced a recognised General Practitioner or Rural Generalist pathway leading to FRACGP, FACRRM, FARGP or FRACGP-RGWhat's on offer:Torres and Cape will give you a career with purposeTotal remuneration value of $409,980 -$612,865 (L13-L27)Base salary between $193,191-$282,5912 (L13-L27) plus excellent benefits and allowancesEmployer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packagingand more!Join our Thursday Island team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.Do more than just medicine, do it all!Follow us , Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInTorres and Cape HHS Values , Courage | Accountability | Respect | EngageHow do I apply? Applications should be submitted online via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist - Anaesthesia (Thursday Island) employer: Queensland Government
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