Rural medical

Work in health, live in paradise

Read more about living and working in our rural areas from our information brochures below.

The Tropical North Queensland lifestyle is like no other, from tropical beaches to ancient rainforests - Tropical North Queensland (PDF 2.2 MB)

Atherton
A village in the rainforest, known for its lush scenery and outdoor activities - Atherton Hospital [PDF 837.26 KB]

Babinda
A small town 75km south of Cairns located in the shadow of the state’s two highest mountains - Babinda Multi-Purpose Health Service [PDF 806.36 KB]

Innisfail
A multicultural town approximately 88km south of Cairns - Innisfail Hospital [PDF 807.02 KB]

Mareeba
300 sunny days a year and only an hour drive from Cairns - Mareeba Hospital [PDF 766.69 KB]

Mossman
A scenic township that is a gateway to the Daintree Rainforest - Mossman Multi-Purpose Health Service [PDF 884.28 KB]

Tully
A small town midway between Cairns and Townsville, where rainforest meets reef - Tully Hospital [PDF 788.59 KB]

Yarrabah
A picturesque Aboriginal Community originally inhabited by the Gunggandji people - Yarrabah Emergency Services [PDF 789.28 KB]

Further training pathways

Queensland health offers a number of training opportunities to help you explore opportunities and possible directions within our career structures.

Northern Queensland Regional Training Hubs

Connecting medical students, interns and junior doctors with opportunities and resources to create a supportive and clear path to specialist training in our regions.

Visit the NQRTH website

Rural Generalists

Supporting junior medical officers with targeted training and development to become a Rural Generalist, or to go on to any other medical field.

Queensland Government Generalist Pathway

Last updated: July 2024