Senior Medical Officer- Rural Generalist (Bamaga)

  Date posted: 25 Jun 2026     Applications close: 12 Aug 2026
  Company: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  Location: Bamaga, Queensland
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Dr Jennifer Wharton     0477 508 295
Description

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

* Remuneration value up to $446,109 (L17) - Base salary between $187,569 - $211,057 (L13-17)

* Remuneration value up to $528,803 (L24) - Base salary between $216,643 - $251,642 (L18-L24)

* Remuneration value up to $556,089 (L27) - Base salary between $259,072 - $274,678 (L25-L27)

  • Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options.
  • Generous leave including 17.5% loading on annual leave.
  • Accommodation included and relocation assistance.
  • Professional development support.
  • Remote and rural incentives.

Permanent Full Time Senior Medical Officer/Rural Generalist (Two vacancies)

BAMAGA DOESN'T DO SMALL ROLES!

Your impact here stretches across several communities throughout the Northern Peninsula Area. As part of Bamaga Hospital's emergency and inpatient service, you care directly influences families who have lived on Country for generations. With the township's deep cultural heritage and predominantly Indigenous population, every encounter feels personal, grounded, and powerful. You don't just practice medicine - you become part of the story. If meaningful, culturally grounded care motivates you, this is your calling. 

About the role

This is an opportunity for a Senior Medical Officer to join the team at Bamaga Hospital - a unique rural community where your skills make a real and visible contribution every single day. You'll provide high quality medical care across (to name a few):

  • chronic disease management
  • preventative health & screening
  • women's health (antenatal, contraception)
  • men's health
  • child health checks and immunisations
  • indigenous health care (highly relevant in remote QLD)
  • trauma stabilisation (injuries, road accidents)
  • broader rural generalist practice with a supportive remote health team.

Enquiries: Dr Jennifer Wharton - 0477 508 295

Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC674843

Application Details:  https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC674843

Closing Date: 12 August 2026