Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist - Anaesthetics (Thursday Island)

  Date posted: 02 Jun 2026     Applications close: 05 Aug 2026
  Company: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  Location: Thursday Island, Queensland
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Dr Jennifer Wharton     0477 508 2953
Description

Remuneration:

* Salary Information (L13-L17, L18–L24, L25–L27):

  • Total remuneration value of up to $446,109  (L17) comprising  Base salary between $187,569 - $211,057  (L13-L17)
  • Total remuneration value of up to $528,803  (L24) comprising  Base salary between $216,643 - $251,642  (L18-L24)
  • Total remuneration value of up to $556,089  (L27) comprising  Base salary between $259,072 - $274,678  (L25-L27)

* Competitive Salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution - 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)

* Generous leave entitlements including leave loading

* Professional Development

Permanent Full Time Senior Medical Officer /Rural Generalist (Anaesthetics) Position Available

CALL US!  Give Dr Jennifer Wharton a call (0477 508 295) for a chat - she would love to hear from you and discuss the role further.

Tell me more..  Join Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service as a Rural Generalist with Anaesthetics and experience a career that truly supports work-life balance.  With a structured roster, generous leave provisions, and strong clinical back-up, you'll have the flexibility to enjoy life outside of medicine while still practising at a high level. Whether it's exploring pristine beaches, fishing in world-class waters, or immersing yourself in the relaxed pace of Far North Queensland, this role offers the rare combination of meaningful clinical work and a lifestyle many only dream of.

As a Senior Medical Officer working in Torres and Cape HHS, your expertise, skills and dedication play a crucial role in providing quality care and positive outcomes for patients.  You'll work in diverse and supportive environment that offers attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences enabling you to make a valuable contribution in small communities, which will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

Enquiries:  Dr Jennifer Wharton – 0477 508 2953

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/TC682418

Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC682418

Closing Date:  05 August 2026