General Practitioner - Northern Territory - Locum

Aspen Medical; Canberra; Remote; AUD 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation covered

Cultural orientation

Free CPD-accredited eLearning

ACRRM/CPD eLearning included

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider is seeking experienced General Practitioners to deliver culturally safe care in remote communities of Northern Territory, Australia. This locum role offers placements ranging from 3 to 12 weeks with travel and accommodation provided. Applicants must hold fellowship status and recent clinical experience. This is an opportunity to connect with Aboriginal culture while contributing meaningfully to healthcare in these communities. If you're ready for a rewarding experience, apply now!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 250 hours of full-time clinical experience as a general practitioner in the past 12 months.
• Evidence of completion of triennium requirements and active participation in CPD.
• Current professional indemnity insurance as a General Practitioner.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Work on-site in remote clinics delivering high-quality care.
• Deliver high-quality clinical services during short-term locum placements (3–12 weeks).

Skills

Experience in remote healthcare

Cultural safety practices

Collaboration with health practitioners

Education

Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM

Job description

Job Description

NT Remote Locum Program (NTRLP) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led workforce program dedicated to strengthening healthcare services in remote communities across the Northern Territory.

We are seeking experienced General Practitioners to provide treatment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote NT communities. This locum-based role offers short-term placements where you will work on-site in remote clinics, delivering culturally safe, high-quality care in collaboration with Aboriginal Health Practitioners, General Practitioners, nurses, and support staff.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully paid locum placements ranging from 3 to 12 weeks, based in remote NT communities, with travel and accommodation covered by us.
• Cultural orientation and 24/7 support to help you transition into remote healthcare.
• Free CPD-accredited eLearning with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
• An unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture and explore some of Australia’s most breathtaking remote landscapes.

What You’ll Need:

• A fellowship with either Royal Australian College of General Practitioners or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine.
• Minimum of 250 hours of relevant full-time clinical experience working as a general practitioner within the past 12 months.
• Evidence of completion of current and previous triennium requirements and active participation in continuing education recognised by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Quality Assurance and Continuous Professional Development (RACGP QA & CPD) or Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine-Professional Development Program (ACRRM PDP) or other specialist college, as applicable.
• Evidence of current professional indemnity insurance as a General Practitioner (Level 1).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Join Us

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to remote NT communities while advancing your professional skills in a rewarding and distinctive healthcare setting. You’ll be supported throughout your placement and gain valuable experience while connecting deeply with the culture and landscapes of the region.

If you're ready for an unforgettable locum experience, apply now!

For further inquiries, please contact:
Sian Longley, Talent Acquisition Coordinator for Aspen Medical
[e-mail]

We value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from LGBTQIA+ and a diverse cultural background. We are a veteran‑owned business and we encourage ADF veterans with appropriate skills and experience to apply.

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