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Senior Podiatrist (Cooktown)

Queensland Health · Cairns region / Far North Qld

Hiring organisation
Queensland Health
Location
Cairns region / Far North Qld
Employment
Permanent
Salary
HP4
Closing date
24 August 2026
Source checked
6 August 2026

About this role

Senior Podiatrist | Permanent Full Time

Cooktown

Eager to know more? Catherine Clarke (0457 068 615) would be pleased to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have.

Tell me more... Cooktown offers a unique blend of natural beauty and relaxed tropical living. Set between the Endeavour River, the Coral Sea and the stunning landscapes of Cape York, it provides a lifestyle where work is balanced with outdoor adventure, community connection and an exceptional quality of life.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a podiatrist seeking variety, professional growth and the chance to make a genuine impact. Working across Cooktown, Hopevale, Laura and Wujal Wujal, you will provide comprehensive care across the lifespan, from routine podiatry to complex high-risk foot management, while being supported to expand your clinical skills and expertise. As part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and other allied health professionals to deliver culturally responsive, holistic care that improves health outcomes and makes a real difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities. Professional and personal motivators!

As a Podiatrist working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

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

• 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

• Rural and Remote incentives

• Accomodation and 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.

• 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.

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Discover more by reading the role description attached .

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.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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