Specialist Consultant - General Practice (GP) - 2000 per day

MedRecruit Limited; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 185,000 - 369,000; Full time

Job summary

Medrecruit is seeking a locum medical practitioner for a temporary placement south of Cairns at a youth detention centre. Shift times are 0830 to 1700, with no on‑call requirements, covering 21 December 2026 to 8 January 2027.

You must hold current AHPRA registration and be available for the full dates. Rates are listed as inclusive of superannuation and casual loading where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Locum shift from 21 December 2026 to 8 January 2027.
• Shift times 0830 - 1700.
• No on‑call requirements.
• Work in a youth detention centre south of Cairns.

Job description

Medrecruit – Cairns QLD

2d ago , from Medrecruit AU - Specialist Consultants

Locum cover is required from 21 December 2026 - 8 January 2027.

• No on call requirements

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

Must have current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.

With this opportunity you will be working in a youth detention centre South of Cairns.

Position Details:

• Shift times: 0830 - 1700
• No on call requirements

Please note that all rates are inclusive of superannuation, taxes, and casual loading, where applicable.

Must have current AHPRA registration as a medical practitioner.

With this opportunity you will be working in a youth detention centre South of Cairns.

Location information

This area is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics and the Queensland outback. It’s a vibrant and bustling city sitting under the watchful gaze of Castle Hill.

Enjoy alfresco dining, Federation-style architecture and boutique shopping, as well as the cooling ocean breeze and coastal vibe. It’s also Australia’s largest garrison town with Australian Defence Force bases and fascinating military history to explore.