Head Medical are seeking a Consultant Endocrinologist to join a welcoming and progressive team in Cairns, offering the chance to combine meaningful clinical work with an exceptional tropical lifestyle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established regional referral service delivering specialist care across Far North Queensland.
- Broad scope of practice – Diabetes technology, endocrinology, obstetric medicine, high-risk foot and telehealth services
- Teaching & research opportunities – Work closely with trainees and contribute to ongoing service development
- Tropical coastal lifestyle – Live minutes from beaches, rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef
- Remuneration Package – up to $512,000 (commensurate with experience)
The Role
Cairns Hospital is the major referral hospital for Tropical North Queensland and supports a large regional catchment spanning rural and remote communities. The Diabetes & Endocrinology service is highly regarded within the region and works closely with outreach and telehealth networks to improve access to specialist care. Doctors are drawn to Cairns for the combination of interesting medicine, supportive teams and an enviable lifestyle that is difficult to match elsewhere in Australia.
You will join a collaborative multidisciplinary Diabetes & Endocrinology team providing inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services across a diverse regional population. The role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to develop expertise across:
- General endocrinology
- Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes technology
- Diabetes in pregnancy
- High-risk foot services
- Telehealth and rural outreach medicine
The service has a strong focus on patient-centred care, innovation and improving access to specialist services across regional and remote communities. There is also ample opportunity to become involved in teaching, clinical leadership, quality improvement, and research activities.
Requirements
- Eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent overseas specialist qualifications (e.g. CCT (UK), CSCST (Ireland), ABIM Board Certification (USA), RCPSC (Canada), or Vocational Registration in NZ)
The Location
Whether you are drawn to year-round sunshine, a relaxed coastal lifestyle, or access to some of Australia’s most spectacular natural landscapes, Cairns offers an exceptional place to live and work.
- Gateway to natural wonders – Explore the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Atherton Tablelands, all within easy reach
- Thriving food, arts & café scene – Enjoy a growing foodie culture, vibrant markets, galleries and live music
- Family-friendly lifestyle – Excellent public and private schools, a laid-back pace of life and endless outdoor activities for all ages
- Well connected – Daily direct flights to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
- Affordable coastal living – Experience tropical living without the price tag of Australia’s larger cities, with excellent housing options and a welcoming multicultural community
Whether you are seeking sunshine, adventure, professional development or a strong sense of community, Cairns truly offers the best of tropical Australian living.
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself