Are you a General Practitioner committed to improving the health and well-being of Indigenous people? Then we have an exciting role available for you in the Cape York region for dates throughout 2023.

This health service is recognised as a leader in Indigenous health care and has received numerous awards for its work. They are committed to ensuring that Indigenous people have access to high-quality healthcare services and that their voices are heard in the development of health policy and programs.

The Position

We are working with Apunipima - they look after 11 sites across the Cape York region with dates available throughout 2023 (please see specific sites and dates below).

As a locum GP, you will be making a significant difference by working with this health service, providing primary health care to indigenous communities.

Offering a range of services, including clinical care, health promotion, community engagement and advocacy.

Travel and accommodation are provided, and all of your credentialing and logistics are organised for you by our fantastic Credentialing Team.

To find out more, please contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner):

mel@prescript.com.au // 0414 716 132

Dates Available

Napranum

Napranum, meaning ‘meeting place’, is located 819km northwest of Cairns on the western side of the Cape York Peninsula – 15min from Weipa.

• Mon 15 May to Fri 19 May

• Mon 26 June to Fri 30 June

• Mon 26 June to Thu 29 June

• Mon 24 Jul to Fri 28 July

• Mon 24 Jul to Thu 27 July

• Mon 21 Aug o Thu 24 Aug

• Mon 4 Sep to Fri 8 Sep

• Mon 4 Sep to Thu 7 Sep

• Mon 18 Sep to Thu 21 Sep

• Mon 2 Oct to Fri 6 Oct

• Mon 2 Oct to Thu 5 Oct

• Mon 9 Oct to Fri 13 Oct

• Mon 16 Oct to Fri 20 Oct

• Mon 16 Oct to Thu 19 Oct

• Mon 23 Oct to Fri 27 Oct

• Mon 30 Oct to Thu 2 Nov

• Mon 13 Nov to Fri 17 Nov

• Mon 27 Nov to Thu 30 Nov

• Mon 4 Dec to Fri 8 Dec

• Mon 11 Dec to Fri 14 Dec

Aurukun

The community of Aurukun is located on the northwest coast of the Cape York Peninsula, 178km by road south of the mining town of Weipa and 811km north of Cairns.

Aurukun is one of the larger communities in the Cape with a population of 1,269, including 1,147 identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders.

• Mon 8 May to Fri 12 May

• Mon 15 May to Fri 19 May

• Mon 29 May to Fri 26 May

• Mon 5 June to Fri 9 June

• Mon 12 June to Fri 9 June

• Mon 19 June to Fri 23 June

• Mon 26 June to Fri 30 June

• Mon 3 July to Fri 7 July

• Mon 10 July to Fri 14 July

• Mon 17 July to Thu 20 July

• Mon 14 Aug to Fri 18 Aug

• Mon 21 Aug to Fri 25 Aug

• Mon 28 Aug to Fri 1 Sep

• Mon 4 Sep to Fri 8 Sep

• Mon 11 Sep to Fri 15 Sep

• Mon 18 Sep to Fri 22 Sep

• Mon 25 Sep to Fri 29 Sep

• Mon 3 Oct to Fri 6 Oct

• Mon 9 Oct to Fri 13 Oct

• Mon 23 Oct to Fri 27 Oct

• Mon 30 Oct to Fri 3 Nov

• Mon 6 Nov to Fri 10 Nov

• Mon 20 Nov to Fri 25 Nov

• Mon 27 Nov to Fri 1 Dec

• Mon 4 Dec to Fri 8 Dec

• Mon 11 Dec to Fri 15 Dec

• Mon 18 Dec to Fri 22 Dec

Coen

Coen is a small mining town located in central Cape York, approximately seven hours’ drive, 550km, north of Cairns on the Peninsula Development Road.

• Monday 14 Aug to Wed 16 Aug

• Mon 28 Aug to Wed 30 Aug

• Mon 11 Sep to Wed 13 Sep

• Mon 25 Sep to Wed 27 Sep

• Mon 9 Oct to Wed 11 Oct

• Mon 23 Oct to Wed 25 Oct

• Mon 6 Nov to Wed 8 Nov

• Mon 20 Nov to Wed 22 Nov

• Mon 4 Dec to Wed 6 Dec

• Mon 18 Dec to Wed 20 Dec

Kowanyama

Lies 25 km (as the crow flies) from the West coast on the Gulf of Carpentaria in the South-Western region of the Cape, 600 kilometres north-west of Cairns.

The community is on the bank of the Magnificent Creek, which joins the South Mitchell River and, in turn, forms part of the Mitchell River Delta system, which is why Kowanyama means “place of many waters” in the Yir Yoront language.

• Tue 2 May to Thu 4 May

• Mon 15 May to Wed 10 May

• Mon 22 May to Wed 24 May

• Mon 29 May to Wed 31 May

• Mon 5 June to Wed 7 June

• Mon 12 June to Wed 14 June

• Mon 19 June to Wed 21 June

• Mon 3 July to Wed 5 July

• Mon 17 July to Wed 19 July

• Mon 24 July to Wed 26 July

• Mon 31 July to Wed 2 Aug

• Tues 8 Aug to Wed 9 Aug

• Mon 14 Aug to Wed 16 Aug

• Tue 22 Aug to Thu 24 Aug

• Ongoing Mon to Wed to end of Dec 2023

Mossman Gorge

Mossman Gorge is a 56,000 hectare area within the World Heritage Listed Daintree National Park and is best known for its spellbinding beauty. Just 20 minutes north of Port Douglas, the lush tropical rainforest is an extraordinary spot to swim and explore for locals and tourists.

• Wed 7 June to Thu 8 June

• Wed 14 June to Thu 15 June

• Wed 21 June to Thu 22 June

• Wed 28 June to Thu 29 June

• Wed 5 July to Thu 6 July

• Wed 12, 19, 26 July

• Wed 2, 9, 16, 23, 23, 30 Aug

• Wed 6, 13, 20, 27 Sep

• Wed 27 Sep to Thu 28 Sep

• Wed 4 Oct to Thu 5 Oct

• Wed 11 Oct to Thu 12 Oct

• Wed 18 Oct to Thu 19 Oct

• Wed 25 Oct to Thu 26 Oct

• Wed 1 Nov to Thu 2 Nov

• Wed 8 Nov to Wed 9 Nov

• Wed 15 Nov to Wed 16 Nov

• Wed 22 Nov to Wed 23 Nov

• Wed 29 Nov to Wed 30 Nov

• Wed 6 Dec to Thu 7 Dec

• Wed 13 Dec to Thu 14 Dec

• Wed 20 Dec to Thu 21 Dec

The Benefits

★ $1500 per day - negotiable for the right doctor

★ $1500 per day; payment is via ABN

★ No weekend work

★ Flights provided

★ Car is supplied for duration of placement

★ Accommodation supplied

Who We're Looking For

✓ Specialist Registration with APHRA

✓ RACGP / ACRMM fellowship is required

✓ You must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen, a New Zealand citizen, or other relevant work visa

✓ ALS is required to work in these communities

✓ Experience working in Aboriginal Medical Services is desirable but not essential

Sound Like You?

Contact Mel Houston (Prescript’s Senior Recruitment Partner) to find out more about this fantastic locum vacancy. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide much-needed locum support to indigenous communities

There are three ways to find out more:

1. Call Mel on 0414 716 132

2. Email mel@prescript.com.au

3. 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 Mel Houston

Hi, I'm Melissa Houston; I am one of the Senior Recruitment Partners at Prescript Recruitment, working with rural generalists and emergency medicine doctors across metro and regional Australia.

My experience covers over a decade of medical recruitment, specialising in senior doctors and solving the healthcare shortage.

I am an expert in working closely with hospitals, departments, and clinics to fill their critical vacancies. My success has included roster management, executive search projects and in-depth relationship building with locum doctors.

I love to work hard whilst injecting humour and fun into my day-to-day activities. I really enjoy meeting clients and doctors; as it stands, I think I've ticked off 100 hospitals that I have visited, and that is probably only touching the surface. I believe it's integral to matching doctors’ and clients’ needs and helps me better understand doctors' new roles.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my daughter and family. I'm a water baby at heart, so you'll often find me out on our family boat - sailing the beautiful waters of the Mornington Peninsula (where I live!). 

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, Max Drakeley, Mel Houston, Paul Tillman, Jason Ahmad, Jo Weaver & Ash Pinkerton. 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, Marcia Beere, Melissa Crane, Mike Chua & Rhea Raganas. 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'

We’d love to hear from you!