Locum General Practitioner

Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a community-controlled health service dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people across West Arnhem Land. We are seeking 2 x General Practitioners to join our Red Lily Primary Health Care team on a locum basis.

Available Dates:

• 6 July – 17 July 

• 24 August – 9 October 

• 26 October – 23 November 

• 14 December – 15 January 

The Opportunity:

Based in Gunbalanya Health Centre, you’ll deliver high-quality, culturally safe care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team servicing remote communities and homelands.

This is a well-supported, Monday–Friday role (8:00am–4:30pm) with:

• No after-hours, on-call or weekend work 

• Return domestic travel included, Starlink internet included 

• Accommodation provided – 3-bedroom house with billabong views or modern 2-bedroom unit

• Strong clinical support from experienced Remote Area Nurses (RANs) 

• Established systems using PCIS (Primary Care Information System) 

• Your role will be primarily supportive and consultative, providing clinical oversight when presentations fall outside RAN scope.

Emergency care is well-supported, with escalation managed through NT Health District Medical Officers, and retrieval pathways via Royal Darwin Hospital and CareFlight.

Travel & Logistics:

• Fly to Darwin Sunday 

• Travel to Gunbalanya Monday (charter or organised transport)

• All travel from Darwin arranged by Red Lily 

About the Team:

You’ll work alongside:

• Health Centre Manager 

• Remote Area Nurses 

• Integrated Team Care staff 

• Health Promotion Officers 

• Outreach and visiting services 

About You:

• Specialist GP registration with AHPRA 

• Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM 

• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident 

• Experience in rural/remote or Aboriginal health (highly regarded) 

• Strong cultural awareness 

• Current Police Check & Working with Children (or willing to obtain) 

• Immunisation record 

• Driver’s licence 

This is more than a locum role—it’s an opportunity to experience the Top End, work in a community-led service, and contribute to long-term health outcomes in remote Aboriginal communities.

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