Senior Medical Officer – Rural Generalist (2 positions)

About the role

The Senior Medical Officer / Rural Generalist will join a passionate remote health team in Bamaga, providing culturally responsive care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Northern Peninsula Area. This permanent full‑time position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on health outcomes for families spanning multiple generations.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality rural generalist and emergency care.
• Manage chronic disease, preventative health and screening programmes.
• Provide women’s, men’s and child health services.
• Support Indigenous health outcomes in a culturally diverse community.
• Stabilise and manage trauma and emergency presentations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary remote health team.

Required profile

• Eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with AHPRA.
• Fellowship of RACGP and/or ACRRM (or equivalent specialist qualifications) – desirable.
• Experience in rural, remote and emergency medicine.
• Strong clinical, communication and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to delivering culturally safe, patient‑centred care.

Required skills

What we offer

• Accommodation provided.
• Relocation assistance.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• Salary packaging and attractive remuneration up to $556,089 AUD per year.
• 17.5% annual leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Remote and rural incentives.