At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality, patient-centred healthcare to a diverse community.
- Company: Supportive rural general practice in Gayndah, QLD.
- Benefits: Guaranteed minimum pay, accommodation provided, and travel costs covered.
- Other info: Experience the charm of rural Queensland with excellent support and resources.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a welcoming rural community while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: FRACGP or FACRRM fellowship and current AHPRA registration required.
Position Highlights:
- Supportive rural general practice with experienced nursing and administration support
- Established bulk-billing practice using Best Practice clinical software
- Accommodation provided at no cost to the locum
- Reasonable travel costs covered, with access to a vehicle while on placement
- Guaranteed minimum of $1,800 per full day worked or 70% of billings, whichever is greater
Job Type: Locum - Full-Time. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with no after-hours or on-call requirements
Proposed Locum Period: 14 September 2026 - 2 October 2026.
Practice Information:
This practice is a group general practice providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to a rural Queensland community and surrounding areas. Services include general consultations, chronic disease management, health assessments, preventative health, immunisations, women's and men's health, children's health, minor procedures, wound care and care coordination. General Practitioners are supported by experienced nursing and administration staff, with flexibility for longer appointments where clinically required. The practice operates Monday to Friday and uses Best Practice clinical software.
Position Description:
The Locum General Practitioner will provide high-quality, patient-centred primary healthcare to patients of all ages. Duties include assessment, diagnosis and treatment, prescribing, chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, health promotion, ordering and reviewing diagnostic tests, and referrals to specialist and allied health services as required. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the nursing and administration team to support continuity of care and maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards, AHPRA requirements and Medicare requirements.
Position Requirements:
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM)
- Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary healthcare
- Current medical indemnity insurance
- Current CPR/resuscitation certification
- Eligibility to obtain a Medicare Provider Number for the practice location
- Valid authority to work in Australia
After Hours Requirements: No
About Gayndah:
Gayndah is a welcoming rural town in Queensland's North Burnett region, approximately 2.5 hours from Bundaberg. Situated on the Burnett River, the town offers a range of local amenities including shops, cafés, sporting facilities and community services. Known for its strong agricultural heritage and citrus production, Gayndah provides an opportunity to experience rural Queensland while making a valuable contribution to healthcare in a regional community.
For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.
Locum General Practitioner – Gayndah QLD employer: Health Workforce Queensland
Health Workforce Queensland is an exceptional employer that prioritises your professional growth and well-being. With a competitive salary, a generous $3,000 annual professional development allowance, and direct mentorship from experienced clinicians, you will thrive in a supportive and values-driven workplace. Located in the beautiful Beaudesert region, you'll enjoy a balanced lifestyle while working with a diverse client base and a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality allied health services.
Contact Details:
Health Workforce Queensland Recruitment Team
