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Tiwi Islands GP Locum - Spectacular Location and Competitive Rate

Are you looking for a change of pace and a chance to experience a unique culture? Prescript has an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join a multi-disciplinary team in the beautiful Tiwi Islands, just 70km off the coast of Darwin. The Tiwi Islands are home to the Tiwi people, who have a rich culture and history spanning thousands of years.

Locum work in this rich and vibrant location doesn’t come around often, and with rates up at $1800 per day this opportunity will not last long. Please get in touch as soon as possible to register your interest today.

The Position

Working in Julanimawu (Nguiu) you will deliver primary care and public health services to the residents of the Wurrumiyanga community and surrounding outstations.

Clinical support is provided by the DMO Service and medical retrievals, with tertiary care provided by the Royal Darwin Hospital.

  • This is a 2-GP post so you will have support throughout your stay in the area

  • Monday-Friday only

  • No weekends or public holidays

  • No emergency medicine requirements – primary health care only

  • PHC Nurses & Aboriginal Health practitioners are the first respondents on-call

The Tiwi Islands are a group of islands located about 80 km north of Darwin and known for their unique Indigenous culture, pristine beaches, and stunning landscapes. The islands offer a unique and authentic cultural and natural experience that is not to be missed. Access to the Tiwi Islands is via daily air and ferry services from Darwin.

The Tiwi Islands have some of the most beautiful and unspoiled beaches in the world. Relax on the white sandy beaches, swim in the clear turquoise waters, or go for a walk and explore the stunning coastline. The Tiwi Islands offer some of the best fishing and water sports opportunities in Australia - go fishing for barramundi, sailfish, and other game fish in the pristine waters, or try your hand at kayaking, snorkelling, or diving. You can also take a scenic flight over the islands to see the stunning landscapes and coastal scenery.

To learn more about locuming on the Tiwi Islands, contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):

0451 828 615 // max@prescript.com.au

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Dates Available

11th April until 12th May 2023 (shorter blocks will be considered)

Ongoing dates across various sites with the NT PHC – please speak to Max about other locations/dates throughout 2023

The Benefits

★ Competitive locum rates of $1,800 per day

★ Flights and accommodation provided – air or ferry service from Darwin

★ No working from medicare billings

★ MMM7 location – reduce your moratorium!

★ Experience a unique culture and way of life in the Tiwi Islands

★ Enjoy a change of pace from city life and the opportunity to live and work in a remote location

★ Work in a supportive and collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment

Who We’re Looking For

Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRRM

Specialist AHPRA registration

Experience working in a remote or rural setting, or a willingness to learn and adapt to the unique challenges of working in a remote location

A commitment to providing high-quality, culturally appropriate care to the Tiwi people and surrounding communities

Sound Like You?

Contact Max Drakeley (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) today to learn more about this exciting locum vacancy.

There are three ways to find out more:

  1. Call Max on 0451 828 615

  2. Email max@prescript.com.au

  3. Click to ‘Connect with Prescript’

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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 Specialist Doctor 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.

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Meet the Prescript Recruitment Team

We work with doctors for locum, ongoing and fixed-term positions across regional Australia. Connect with Prescript here ⬇️  

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◼️RECRUITMENT 

James Hill, Nicola Speer, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman & Jason Ahmad. 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 & Melissa 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:

  1. Call 1300 755 498

  2. Email contact@prescript.com.au

  3. Click 'Connect with Prescript'

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