Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar (Cooktown)

  Date posted: 08 Oct 2026     Applications close: 31 Mar 2027
  Company: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
  Location: Cooktown, Queensland
  Job Type: Contract
  Contact: Dr Natasha Coventry     07 4043 0219
Description

Remuneration:
• Total remuneration value of $193,551 - $217,660 (L4-L9) 
• 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

Principal House Officer / Medical Registrar - Expressions of Interest
Are you seeking your next medical career within rural and remote healthcare?
Join our team as a Principal House Officer (L4-L7) or Medical Registrar (L4-L9). We are recruiting for both current and upcoming vacancies anticipated within the next six months.

Applications accepted anytime for up to 6 months
Applications will be assessed throughout the advertising period. No need to wait for the closing date. Interested candidates can submit their application anytime for consideration against current and future opportunities.

Cooktown:
Where career opportunity meets an exceptional tropical lifestyle. Nestled between the rainforest and Coral Sea, Cooktown offers a unique blend of adventure, relaxation and community. Enjoy pristine beaches, world-class fishing, scenic walking trails and rich cultural heritage, all set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. With its welcoming community and relaxed pace of life, Cooktown delivers a lifestyle many aspire to, but few can experience.

When it comes to your career:
Cooktown offers rural medicine at its best. As a Principal House Officer or Medical Registrar, you'll join a valued healthcare team delivering emergency, inpatient, palliative and aged care services, alongside visiting specialist clinics. Gain broad clinical experience, hands-on practice and greater autonomy while supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and Indigenous Health Workers. Build meaningful community connections, expand your skills and make a genuine difference to local health outcomes, all while enjoying a rewarding career and an exceptional lifestyle.
Cooktown. Exceptional medicine. Extraordinary lifestyle. Lasting impact.

What's on offer:
• Temporary - full time or part time

Join our Cooktown team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare.

Enquiries:
Dr Natasha Coventry – (07) 4043 0219
Job Ad Reference: QLD-TC691117
Application Details: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC691117

Closing Date:
31 March 2027