Senior Medical Officer - Rural Generalist (Cooktown)

  Date posted: 02 Oct 2026     Applications close: 31 Mar 2027
  Company: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  Location: Cooktown, Queensland
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Dr Natasha Coventry     07 4043 0219
Description

Remuneration:
* Total remuneration value of $403,080–$605,965 (L13–L27)

Senior Medical Officers & Rural Generalists – Cooktown
Seeking applications from experienced SMO’s (L13-L18) and Rural Generalists (L18-L27) for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

Opportunities Available:

  • Permanent, temporary (full-time / part-time)
  • Medical relief pool
  • Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP)

Apply Anytime!
Apply now for consideration against current and future opportunities. Applications will be assessed throughout the advertising period.

Find Your Balance in Cooktown
Cooktown offers an exceptional tropical lifestyle at the gateway to Cape York, where ancient rainforests meet the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Rich in history, culture and strong First Nations connections, this welcoming community provides the perfect blend for relaxed coastal living.

Enjoy a close-knit community with access to quality education, sporting facilities and essential services. Love the outdoor adventure - fishing, boating, camping, and more. Live the community connection and work-life balance.

A Rewarding Role Awaits:
Make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Torres and Cape communities while delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate care within a dedicated rural healthcare team. Working within a Rural Generalist model, you will provide care across inpatient, emergency and primary healthcare settings in Cooktown and surrounding communities, including Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Laura.

We welcome experience in rural medicine across hospital and primary care settings, with advanced skills or training in Anaesthetics, Obstetrics, Paediatrics or Mental Health. The role requires strong emergency care skills, effective multidisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to improving health outcomes.

What's on offer:

  • Total remuneration value of $403,080–$605,965 (L13–L27)
  • Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75%

Help improve health outcomes across rural and regional communities with the Cooktown team.

Do more than just medicine—do it all!

Enquiries:
 Dr Natasha Coventry – (07) 4043 0219
Job Ad Reference:  QLD-TC691457
Application Details:  https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC691457
Closing Date:  31 March 2027