Health Careers

Our Rural Workforce Agency NT attracts, recruits, and supports health professionals working across regional and remote communities in the NT.

Support programs include orientation for new recruits, professional development, GP locum relief, grants and scholarships, workforce planning and advice, and practice management support.

Rural Workforce Agencies

There are seven government-funded Rural Workforce Agencies (RWAs) across Australia. Every year they support more than 6,000 rural health professionals and 1,800 rural practices.

A sustainable workforce is critical to the prevention and treatment of chronic disease in rural and remote health.

Current Vacancies

Our Rural Workforce Agency NT attracts, recruits, and supports health professionals working across regional and remote communities in the NT.

Support programs include orientation for new recruits, professional development, GP locum relief, grants and scholarships, workforce planning and advice, and practice management support.

GP | GP Locum | Nursing | Allied health | Aboriginal health worker

Working in the NT

If you’re thinking about becoming a doctor, nurse, allied health professional (like a physiotherapist or nutritionist), or an Aboriginal health practitioner, you’ll find unbeatable educational opportunities in the Territory, including placement programs, grants and scholarships, and conferences and other learning opportunities.

Living in the NT

Living and working in the Northern Territory offers the chance to enhance both your career and your lifestyle.

Students in the NT

Embark on study or a placement in the NT that can offer a unique, challenging and rewarding experience.

 

Grants and scholarships

We offer support and incentives to health professionals based in the NT or considering a move to the NT.