Locum General Practitioner | Cooloola Coast QLD (10004267)

Health Workforce Queensland; Tin Can Bay; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation and travel subsidies

Job summary

Health Workforce Queensland seeks a locum GP to cover clinics along the Cooloola Coast. The role spans family medicine, chronic disease management, and minor procedures, with a focus on skin checks and acute presentations.

The position operates Monday to Friday, with no weekends or public holidays, and offers accommodation/travel subsidies negotiable. An established patient base and seasonal demand support ongoing work across three nearby locations.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration with no conditions.
• FRACGP or FACRRM preferred.
• Strong general practice skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality primary care across multiple clinic locations.
• Family medicine and chronic disease management.
• Skin checks and minor surgical procedures.
• Tourist and emergency presentations as needed.

Skills

General practice

Skin checks

Minor procedures

Education

AHPRA registration

FRACGP preferred

Job description

• Coastal locum opportunity across multiple clinic locations
• Monday to Friday roster with no weekend or public holiday work
• Established patient base with high seasonal demand
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and experienced GP supervision
• Accommodation and travel subsidies negotiable
• 65% to 70% of mixed billings, depending on experience

Position Highlights

• Coastal locum opportunity across multiple clinic locations
• Monday to Friday roster with no weekend or public holiday work
• Established patient base with high seasonal demand
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and experienced GP supervision
• Accommodation and travel subsidies negotiable
• 65% to 70% of mixed billings, depending on experience

Job Type

Locum

Proposed Locum Period

End of November 2026 to mid-January 2027

Practice Information

This privately owned, fully accredited general practice operates across three closely connected locations on the Cooloola Coast. The practice provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to a growing local population and seasonal visitors, supported by experienced nurses, administration staff and principal doctors.

Position Description

The successful applicant will provide high-quality primary care services across multiple clinic locations.

Services include:

• Family medicine
• Chronic disease management
• Skin checks
• Minor surgical procedures
• Tourist and emergency presentations

The practice operates a mixed-billing model and standard consulting hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with some locations closing at 4:30pm.

The practice is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Position Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration with no conditions
• FRACGP or FACRRM preferred
• Strong general practice skills
• Interest or experience in skin checks and minor procedures highly regarded
• Full working rights in Australia

After Hours Requirements

No

About the Cooloola Coast

The Cooloola Coast offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Rainbow Beach, Tin Can Bay and K'gari (Fraser Island). The region is renowned for its natural beauty, outdoor activities and relaxed beachside atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for a working holiday while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.