Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Cooktown)
Torres and Cape Hosptial and Health Service
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.
Permanent, temporary (full-time / part time)
Medical relief pool
Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP)
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.




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 *****%
Help improve health outcomes across rural and regional communities with the Cooktown team
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📌 Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist (Cooktown) (Queensland)
🏢 Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association
📍 Queensland