Locum General Practitioner (GP) – Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS) | Nationwide
- Provide culturally safe primary care in Aboriginal Medical Services across Australia.
- Manage chronic diseases and acute primary care presentations in remote settings.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including Aboriginal Health Workers.
LOCUM GENERAL PRACTITIONER (GP) – ABORIGINAL MEDICAL SERVICES (AMS)
- NATION WIDE (ACROSS AUSTRALIA)
Job Title: Locum General Practitioner / Specialist GP (Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations / AMS
Specialty: General Practice / Primary Care / Indigenous Health / Rural Medicine
Location: Multiple Locations Across Australia (Regional, Rural, and Remote Communities
Job Type: Locum (Flexible blocks ranging from 2-week placements to multi-month rotations)
Rates: Premium locum daily rates up to $2,000+ per day (dependent on location, remoteness, and VMO/on-call commitments)
ABOUT THE ROLES
Rewarding locum opportunities are available for experienced General Practitioners within Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) across regional, rural, and remote Australia.
These positions focus on providing culturally safe, comprehensive primary care within multidisciplinary teams alongside Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals.
CLINICAL FOCUS AREAS:
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Chronic disease management (diabetes, cardiovascular health, renal health, respiratory care)
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Culturally responsive primary health assessments and health checks (715 health checks)
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Acute primary care presentation management in remote community settings
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Child and maternal health health programs
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Collaborative team-based care working directly with Aboriginal Health Practitioners
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Optional: Mixed GP/Emergency hospital VMO cover for remote sites with local health service facilities
PERKS & BENEFITS
Travel & Accommodation included: Travel allowance and single/family accommodation provided for regional & rural placements.
Flexibility: Complete control over your schedule—work where and when you choose.
Full Administrative Support
High earning potential with locum pay
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- General & Specialist registration with AHPRA (FRACGP / FACRRM or Equivalent)
- Proven experience in Australian General Practice (Emergency Medicine / VMO capabilities like FARGP or JCCA are highly regarded for rural roles).
- Cultural Safety: Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to delivering culturally safe healthcare to First Nations patients.
- Clinical Experience: Strong background in Australian general practice and chronic disease management. Experience in Indigenous health settings or rural medicine is highly regarded.
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