What we offer

You’ll join our dedicated and supportive team, helping care for patients with a wide range of diseases, some of which are endemic to the tropics.

We have a lot of exciting opportunities for career development, medical research and clinical trials.

Read our brochure, Tropical North Queensland - Work in Health. Live in Paradise [PDF 1420.22 KB], for more information on choosing a medical career in our area.

Benefits of working with us

  • Attractive remuneration packages for public medical and private practice
  • Educational support
  • Professional indemnity cover
  • Work life balance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Life changing experiences

Read more about our employee benefits and medical recruitment including requirements to practice, career structure, salary and training.

  • Resident Medical Officers (RMOs)

    We have opportunities for junior medical officers in all areas of medicine.

  • Medical interns

    Start your career in Far North Queensland and gain valuable skills and experience.

  • International applicants

    We have opportunities for specialists, senior medical officers, trainees and junior medical officers in all areas of medicine.

  • Training

    Kickstart your career with our unique training opportunities.

  • Medical and health services

    A full list of medical and health services available at our facilities.

  • Rural medical

    Find out the training, services and strengths of each of our unique rural facilities.

  • Working in our regions

    Hear from some of our staff about what they love about working and living in the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.