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GP locums
We help with GP locum placements across the NT.
We offer placement opportunities in private general practices and Aboriginal community-controlled health services across remote, rural and regional areas. Interested in finding out what these positions are?
We offer placement opportunities in private general practices and Aboriginal community-controlled health services across remote, rural and regional areas.
The minimum placement is 2 weeks; for anything more than that we can negotiate a contract length with you.
To work as a GP locum, you’ll need:
- unconditional Medical Board registration
- current resume, including details for two referees
- ABN number or ability to obtain one
- current Medical Indemnity insurance
- Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) or the ability to acquire one
- National Criminal History Check
- proof of being a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners, or the Australasian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, or Vocationally Registered.
We’d especially love to hear from you if you have the following:
- experience in Aboriginal health
- experience working in a remote setting
- current manual driver’s licence
- emergency skills training.
We also ask that GP locums follow our Code of Conduct, which outlines what is expected of locums during their time in the NT.
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Current vacancies
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GP Locum – Miwatj Health – Yirrkala
- Location: East Arnhem
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1500 per day
- Published: 26 April, 2024
Daily rate $1500Yirrkala - East Arnhem LandDates available from 2 April 2024 to 3 May 2024Minimum 2 week placements Miwatj Health is currently seeking an ...View GP Locum – Miwatj Health – Yirrkala job -
GP Locum – Congress- Ntaria
- Location: Central Australia
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $2000 per day
- Published: 26 April, 2024
Hermannsburg - West MacDonnell RangesAboriginal Community Controlled Health Service$2000 per dayDates are 3 June 2024 ongoingMinimum 3-4 week placements The Role Central Australia Aboriginal Congress are currently ...View GP Locum – Congress- Ntaria job -
GP Locum – Bauhinia Health – Katherine NT
- Location: Big Rivers
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1250 per day
- Published: 26 April, 2024
Mixed billing Private Practice$1250 per day ratePlacement available March 2024 ongoing - 3-4 weeks minimumBeautiful location with amazing landscapes to explore Bauhinia Health are currently seeking ...View GP Locum – Bauhinia Health – Katherine NT job -
GP Locum – Sunrise Health Service – Ngukurr NT
- Location: Big Rivers
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1800 per day
- Published: 26 April, 2024
Opportunity for hybrid work model$1800 per dayFlexible/ASAP start date - ongoing Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (Sunrise) are currently seeking an experienced general practitioner ...View GP Locum – Sunrise Health Service – Ngukurr NT job -
GP Locum – Katherine West Health Board – Yarralin NT
- Location: Big Rivers
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1400 per day
- Published: 26 April, 2024
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health ServiceDates available from March 2024$1500 per day Katherine West Health Board are currently seeking experienced GP Locums for their Yarralin Clinic ...View GP Locum – Katherine West Health Board – Yarralin NT job -
GP Locum – Katherine West Health Board – Lajamanu NT
- Location: Big Rivers
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1400 per day
- Published: 26 April, 2024
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health ServiceDates from January 2024 to June 2024$1500 per day Katherine West Health Board are currently seeking experienced GP Locums to cover ...View GP Locum – Katherine West Health Board – Lajamanu NT job -
GP Locum – Congress – Docker River
- Location: Central Australia
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $2000 per day
- Published: 26 April, 2024
Central Australia – Kaltukatjara (Docker River) 670kms southwest of Alice SpringsAboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS)May 2024 ongoing$2000 per day Central Australia Aboriginal Congress (Congress) ...View GP Locum – Congress – Docker River job -
GP Locum – Congress – Utju NT
- Location: Central Australia
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $2000 per day
- Published: 26 April, 2024
Remote Central Australia$2,000 per dayDates June 2024 to July 2024Explore the majestic West MacDonnell RangesPermanent opportunities available Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) are currently seeking an ...View GP Locum – Congress – Utju NT job -
GP Locum – Katherine Family Medical Practice – Katherine NT
- Location: Big Rivers
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1200 per day
- Published: 18 April, 2024
Katherine town location$1200 per dayDates available between - May 2024 to May 2025Permanent opportunities available An exciting opportunity for GP Locums to provide clinical services to Katherine ...View GP Locum – Katherine Family Medical Practice – Katherine NT job
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How we can help with your move to the NT
Here's what we offer to support you in the NT:
As a GP locum, you’ll receive the following:
- competitive rates of pay based on a five-day working week
- travel and accommodation organised at no cost to you
- an orientation manual and further information sessions if required
- assistance with provider numbers and other administrative requirements before starting with the health service.
Read our detailed information for GP locums in the NT.
Why work in the Northern Territory?
Living and working in the NT provides opportunities to develop your skills with exposure to unique chronic and tropical diseases as well as Indigenous and rural health.
The challenges are diverse and the opportunities immense.
Learn more about living and working in the NT.
Here's what we offer to support you in the NT:
GP locum service
We offer a locum matching and placement service to support permanent GPs taking annual and study leave. This helps assist health services with short-term relief while they recruit resident GPs.
All GP locums are provided with orientation support including Aboriginal cultural awareness training and locally relevant medical resources.
Find out more about our GP locum program, or request a GP locum today by completed the below form.