Our client an independent Health Service in Queensland are looking for a General Practitioner with experience in Obstetrics to join their team in providing excellent health care to their patient base across care hubs in Cairns, Weipa and Thursday Island.
This health service comprises of 31 primary health care centres, 2 hospitals and a multi service and integrated health service. As one of Australia’s largest providers of health services to Aboriginal and Torries Strait Islander peoples they are looking for someone to join them in making a significant contribution to improving the wellbeing of the local communities.
The position
- Permanent full time position
- Some afterhours work required
- Travel across the health service network
- Salary range between $373,000 - $528,000 with overtime and on-call sessions paid per occurrence
- 3.6 weeks of Professional Development leave on top of 5 weeks of annual leave allowance.
The location
Queensland is one of the warmest states in Australia, with 300 days of sunshine a year. The northern region of Queensland where this position is located experiences a tropical climate and is a region known for its tropical beauty and iconic Great Barrier Reef and lush rainforests.
Its warm climate is matched by the warm and welcoming communities of Northern Queensland. It is not in short supply of diverse towns and cities. From the bustling city of Cairns to smaller charming and historical towns, each location holds its own unique charm and appeal.
The region is well connected by air, road and rail with Cairns International Airport provides access to other major Australian cities and international destinations. It also offers more affordable living compared to major cities with housing reasonably priced and everyday expenses on average lower.
Living and working in Northern Queensland offers a unique blend of natural beauty, relaxed lifestyle with a vibrant, diverse and welcoming community. So whether you are drawn to the coast, or rainforest, Northern Queensland is an extraordinary place to call home.
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.