At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist kidney care and improve health outcomes in remote communities.
- Company: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, dedicated to rural health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, professional development, and superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Join a passionate team and experience rewarding career growth in Weipa.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in unique communities while enjoying clinical variety.
- Qualifications: Rural Generalist or Specialist GP with Adult Internal Medicine expertise.
Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa
Permanent Full Time Senior Medical Officer position available
Total remuneration package comprising $409,980 up to $612,865
Competitive salary packaging - generous employer superannuation contribution (12.75%) and salary packaging options
Generous leave entitlements including leave loading
Professional Development
Are you a Rural Generalist with Adult Internal Medicine expertise, or a Specialist GP looking for a role that offers clinical variety, cultural connection, and the opportunity to make a real difference? Join the Cape York Kidney Care Program and help shape better health outcomes across one of Australia's most unique and rewarding regions.
Based in Weipa, you'll work alongside a passionate multidisciplinary team delivering specialist kidney care to communities including Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Pormpuraaw and Kowanyama, helping people access high-quality care closer to home.
Enquiries: Dr Stephen Johnston - 0432 280 603
Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC689800
Closing date: 17 November 2026
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