Primary Indigenous Health GP Locum Opportunity - Increased Rate
Do you have a passion for indigenous health and an interest in providing primary care in the Northern Territory?
Prescript is working with the Primary Health Care Branch in NT to provide Fellow GPs for the communities of Borroloola, Jabiru, Wadeye, Gunbalanya and Julanimawu. There is a critical requirement for Specialist GPs from July until September 2022.
These are excellent opportunities for GPs with previous experience in Aboriginal Medical Services or new Fellows with an interest in Indigenous Health to earn an increased rate of $1800 per day.
You’ll be making a significant difference to diverse rural communities whilst expanding your skill set and experiencing the striking scenery within these unique NT locations.
The Position
You will be working in a multi-disciplinary team where you will be helping as one of two GPs in the clinics whilst staying in these remote areas.
Positions may require travel to community outposts in surrounding areas. Clinical support is provided via Aerial Medical Services, on-call DMOs, and tertiary care at the Royal Darwin Hospital.
★ Primary Care/Indigenous Health position – no ED requirements
★ No on-call, weekend, or public holiday work
★ Positions may require travel to remote outposts
★ Paid induction/training day in Darwin provided
★ Two-week (or longer if desired) locum blocks to correspond with chartered flights
★ Work within the Kakadu National Park (considerable tourist population)
★ There are ongoing opportunities with the health service across several sites
To learn more, click ‘Connect with Prescript’, or contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):
max@prescript.com.au // 0451 828 615
Dates Available
There are ongoing requirements at multiple sites in the NT. If you have two weeks of availability or more, please get in touch to discuss the roster.
Monday to Friday – 0800-1700
Must be able to cover the full two-week block due to scheduled chartered flights
Opportunity to cover the full blocks below, or transition between the two sites if desired
Borroloola
➞ ASAP - 07 September 2022
➞ $1800 per day
Jabiru
➞ ASAP - 29 July 2022
➞ $1800 per day
Wadeye
➞ 18 July - 29 July 2022
➞ $1800 per day
This position can be flexible with a GP based in Darwin who may like to provide FIFO for three to four days per week on-site, and one day in the Darwin office.
Gunbalanya
➞ 18 July 2022 - 29 July 2022
➞ $1800 per day
Julanimawu – Tiwi Islands
➞ NEW location
➞ 02 August - 26 August 2022
➞ $1500 per day
The Benefits
★ Now $1800 per day (excluding Julanimawu which is $1500 per day)
★ No working from billings or maximum appointment time
★ Travel and accommodation provided (in Darwin and on-site)
★ Paid induction/training prior to commencement
★ Day shifts only, no on-call, weekend, or public holiday work
★ Rewarding work with some of the oldest indigenous communities in the world
★ Explore some of the most remote sites in Australia on your days off
Who We’re Looking For
✓ Specialist AHPRA Registration
✓ FRACGP or FACRRM
✓ You must either be an Australian citizen/permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or another relevant work visa
✓ Previous experience with AMS/Indigenous Health desirable
Sound Like You?
Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) to find out more about working within these diverse NT rural communities.
There are three ways to find out more:
Call Max on 0451 828 615
Email max@prescript.com.au
Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’
Next Steps with Prescript
At Prescript Recruitment, we follow a transparent, friendly process:
◼️ The first stage is an informal conversation with Prescript for you to decide if you want to proceed – you will need to share your CV and we will talk about the position, the healthcare organisation, and the location. You can let us know if you want to bring your family and if you have any special requirements.
◼️ The second stage is an informal application – we will arrange a phone call or a review of your skills to establish if this is going to be a good fit.
◼️ The third stage – if you’re happy then Prescript will send you a locum confirmation to say ‘congratulations – all booked!’
◼️ The fourth stage – Prescript will help manage all the paperwork and logistics. All you have to do is look forward to starting.
About Max Drakeley
I’m Max Drakeley - Prescript's Senior Recruitment Partner for locum and permanent GP & ED positions across Australia. My genuine interest, passion, and knowledge within the hospital and healthcare industry means I am able to provide a highly tailored service to doctors and health services.
I focus on listening to and understanding the needs of everyone I work with. This allows me to place doctors in positions that perfectly suit their requirements, and provide health services with well-informed and competent doctors, so they can operate at a higher capacity and under less stress.
When not providing solutions to doctors and communities Australia-wide, I love to cook, travel, and spend time with my dog, Monty, and my partner at my home on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. I’m a science nerd at heart and spend my spare time as an editor and author for a cutting-edge Biology magazine for year-12 and undergraduate students.
Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team
We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️
◼️RECRUITMENT
James Hill, Nicola Speer, Rebecca Doyle, Nadine Onto, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston & Paul Tillman. Dedicated recruitment partners focused on helping doctors throughout the recruitment process.
◼️MARKETING & VACANCIES
Grace Clueit. Rapid promotion of locum, ongoing and fixed-term vacancies - helping doctors discover jobs with ease.
◼️CREDENTIALING & LOGISTICS
Stef McLaughlin, Lee Kabigting, Marcia Beere & Mel Crane. Adhere to the highest JAS-ANZ-accredited standards of quality and credentialing. Management of paperwork and travel logistics so that doctors start on time.
◼️FINANCE & PAYMENTS
Hugo Scales. Prescript's Finance & Payments Manager ensures doctors get paid promptly and smoothly.
At Prescript we’re known for helping solve the regional doctor shortage in Australia.
Every day we’re focused on two clear outcomes - Helping hospitals find doctors that create departments and clinics that run better, have more capacity and less stress. And placing Doctors in jobs that leave them feeling highly valued, rewarded and, most importantly, enjoying what they do.
We believe that when we get these two crucial things right, it has a huge impact on the regional doctor shortage and the healthcare of communities across Australia.
There are three ways to contact us:
Call 1300 755 498
Email contact@prescript.com.au
Click 'Connect with Prescript'
We’d love to hear from you!