Experience Medicine at the Edge of Adventure in Weipa

Are you seeking your next medical career chance in rural and remote healthcare?

We are inviting applications from experienced Senior Medical Officers(L13-L18) and Rural Generalists(L18-L27) Anaesthetics for both current and anticipated vacancies over the next six months.

- Permanent, temporary, and medical relief pool appointments
- Full-time and Part-time positions
- Rural Generalists with an AST/ARST (ACRRM or RACGP) in Anaesthetics

Applications will be assessed throughout the advertising period. There is no need to wait for the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to submit their application as soon as possible for consideration against current and future opportunities.

Embrace the Unique Lifestyle of Weipa. Enjoy the perfect blend of career opportunity and tropical living in one of North Queensland's most unique coastal communities. With stunning sunsets, a welcoming community, and easy access to some of Australia's best fishing and outdoor adventures, Weipa offers a lifestyle unlike anywhere else.

Here, work-life balance is more than just a concept. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, broaden your clinical experience, and build lasting relationships with patients and the local community while contributing to healthcare across the Western Cape. Your days off can be spent fishing the waterways, exploring remote beaches, boating through pristine estuaries, or discovering the natural beauty of Cape York. In Weipa, adventure begins right on your doorstep, and the sense of community will make you feel at home from day one.

About the role:





Join a team where your expertise makes a real difference every day. In Weipa, you'll play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of communities across the Western Cape while enjoying the adventure, variety, and professional growth that comes with rural and remote medicine.

No two days are the same. From delivering comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare services in Weipa to supporting outreach clinics in Napranum, Mapoon, Aurukun, Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw, you'll experience rewarding, diverse clinical work while building meaningful connections with the people and communities you serve.

What we're looking for — someone who:

- is competent in rural and remote anaesthetic practice and wants their work to genuinely matter
- is respectful and community‑aware and passionate about delivering culturally secure care
- is encouraging and steady for colleagues and is broad‑skilled and adaptable

What's on offer:

- Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose
- Total remuneration value of $409,980–$612,865 (L13–L27)
- Base salary between $193,191–$282,912 (L13–L27) plus excellent benefits and allowances
- Employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% plus salary packaging and more!

Join our Weipa team today and help deliver exceptional healthcare to our rural and regional communities.

Do more than just medicine—do it all!

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Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist - Anaesthesia (Weipa), Queensland Health Cairns, Australia

📌 Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist - Anaesthesia (Weipa), Queensland Health (Weipa Town)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Weipa Town