QUEENSLAND

JCTS Queensland

Queensland is known for its natural beauty and unique laid-back lifestyle, and there are many professional opportunities for GP Registrars.

Queenslanders enjoy a more laid-back and less hectic lifestyle compared to major cities. They have a strong sense of community and a rich indigenous culture and heritage, with opportunities to engage in cultural events.

About Queensland

The Cairns region, Cape York and the Torres Straits in Far North Queensland has several sacred sites that hold significant cultural, spiritual, and historical importance to the Indigenous peoples of the area. These sites are integral to their cultural heritage and are often associated with Dreamtime stories, traditional practices, and community identity.

The Cairns area has the Barron Gorge (Din Din), Black Mountain (Kalkajaka), Mandingalbay Yidinji Country, eastern Trinity inlet, Lake Eacham (Yidyam), Babinda Boulders (Devil’s Pool) and Ngarrabullgan (Mount Mulligan) near Dimbulah. In the Cape York, near the town of Hope Vale Ngunya Jarlinji, and in various locations across the Cape Rock Art sites.

Torres Strait Islands are home to several sacred sites that hold significant cultural and spiritual importance for the Torres Strait Islander peoples. These sites are deeply connected to the traditional beliefs, Dreamtime stories, and cultural practices of the Torres Strait Islanders.

Are you interested in working for an Aboriginal Medical Service in QLD?

If you have an interest in working for an Aboriginal Medical Service in Queensland, you can register your interest via the form below and we will put you in touch with facilities with vacancies.

Meet the JCTS QLD team

Marcy Holdsworth

Regional Manager, QLD

Amanda Flett

Administration Officer, QLD

Dr Danielle Arabena

Senior Medical Educator and National Clinical Lead - Aboriginal Health & Torres Strait Islander Health Training, QLD

Dr Jacinta Power

Medical Educator, QLD

Sally Morgan

Program Coordinator, QLD

Raphael Rial

Program Coordinator, QLD

Amy Sweedman

Cultural Educator, QLD

Maryann Ansey

Cultural Educator, QLD
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains images, voices and names of those returned to the dreaming.