Senior Podiatrist - Cape York Outreach Cairns, QLD
Position Vacant: Full Time
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Position Title: Senior Podiatrist - Cape York Outreach (Cairns)
Location: Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Cairns
Remuneration:
Comprising salary between $128,169.00 - $137,918.00 per annum employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%)
Permanent Full Time position available!
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Emily Witten, 0474 700 417 would love to hear your story and answer any question you may have about the role.
We're seeking a Senior Podiatrist to join our passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team in beautiful Cairns, with regular outreach travel to remote Cape York communities. This is more than a job — it's a chance to make a valuable contribution in some of the most unique and culturally rich parts of Australia.
What makes this role special?
Impact – Deliver vital podiatry care where it's needed most, improving health outcomes in First Nations communities.
Adventure – Weekly travel to Cape York offers unforgettable experiences, but also demands flexibility, resilience, and a sense of humour. The logistics can be challenging — long drives, small planes, unexpected delays — but the rewards are deep connection, cultural immersion, and professional satisfaction.
Collaboration – Work as part of a tight-knit multidisciplinary team who support each other and celebrate the wins, big and small.
This is a rare opportunity for a podiatrist who's not just looking for a job, but a purpose.
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
- Base salary comprising between $128,169.00 - $137,918.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
- Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
- Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world (IF APPLICABLE)
- Relocation incentives
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
- Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
- Choose Cairns for your next career move
- Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
- Rich Indigenous Culture
- Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
- Follow us - Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
Discover more by reading the role description.
Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage
How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.
Ready to step into something bigger?
Apply now — and take your career somewhere meaningful.
Enquiries: Emily Witten, 0474 700 417
Job Ad Reference: TC646278
Application Details: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TC646278
Closing Date: Monday, 04 August 2025
Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Details
Employer | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Cairns |
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Contact | Emily Witten |
Phone | 0474 700 417 |
Type | Position Vacant: Full Time |
Location | Cape York Outreach Cairns, QLD |
Job Region | QLD |
Salary | $128,169.00 - $137,918.00 |
Closing date | 4 Aug 2025 |