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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 – Sunrise Health Service – Ngukurr NT
- Location: Big Rivers
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1800 per day
- Published: 19 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 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 -
GP Locum-Care Point Medical Clinic-Casuarina NT
- Location: Darwin
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1200 per day or 70% of billings
- Published: 17 April, 2024
Rare opportunity for a GP Locum in Darwin, NTMixed billing Private PracticePlacements available from January - April 2024 Care Point Medical are currently seeking an ...View GP Locum-Care Point Medical Clinic-Casuarina NT job -
GP Locum – Mala’la Health Services – Maningrida
- Location: East Arnhem
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1800 per day
- Published: 17 April, 2024
Mala'la Health Service are seeking an experienced specialist general practitioner to provide GP locum services at their Maningrida Health Centre. Dates available from April to ...View GP Locum – Mala’la Health Services – Maningrida job -
GP Locum – Congress – Yulara NT
- Location: Central Australia
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $2000 per day
- Published: 17 April, 2024
Central Australia - Yulara$2000 per dayVarious dates available 8 July 2024 onwards Central Australia Aboriginal Congress (Congress) are currently seeking experienced GP Locum coverage for ...View GP Locum – Congress – Yulara NT job -
GP Locum – Congress – Mutitjulu NT
- Location: Central Australia
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $2,000 per day
- Published: 17 April, 2024
Central Australia - MutitjuluAboriginal Community Controlled Health Service$2,000 per dayJuly 2024 to December 2024 and ongoing Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) are looking for GP ...View GP Locum – Congress – Mutitjulu NT job -
GP Locum – Miwatj Health – Milingimbi
- Location: East Arnhem
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1650 per day
- Published: 17 April, 2024
Tropical East Arnhem Land location$1650 per dayAvailable dates from May 2024FIFO 6 weeks on 6 weeks offAboriginal Community Controlled Health ServicePermanent opportunities available Miwatj Health ...View GP Locum – Miwatj Health – Milingimbi job -
Miwatj Health – Ramingining NT
- Location: East Arnhem
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1650 per day
- Published: 17 April, 2024
Aboriginal Health ServiceAmazing location in East Arnhem LandDaily rate $1650"Try Before You Buy" Locum to permanent placementDates available from April 2024 to December 2024FIFO 6 ...View Miwatj Health – Ramingining NT job -
GP Locum – Miwatj Health – Galiwinku NT
- Location: East Arnhem
- Job category: GP Locum
- Pay rate: $1650 per day
- Published: 17 April, 2024
Aboriginal Medical ServiceDaily rate $1650GP Supported ClinicDates available from April 2024 ongoing Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation currently have a need for an experienced GP Locums ...View GP Locum – Miwatj Health – Galiwinku 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.