Locum General Practitioner – Red Lily Health Service – West Arnhem Land in Gunbalanya

Locum General Practitioner – Red Lily Health Service – West Arnhem Land in Gunbalanya

Gunbalanya Full-Time On-site
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  • Top End Adventure - $1,800 - $2,100 per day - No On-Call or Weekends
  • Return domestic travel included, Starlink internet included
  • Accommodation provided - 3-bedroom house with billabong views or modern 2-bedroom unit

Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (RLHB) is a community-controlled health service dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people across West Arnhem Land. We are seeking 2 x General Practitioners to join our Red Lily Primary Health Care team on a locum basis.

Available Dates:

  • 6 July - 17 July
  • 24 August - 9 October
  • 26 October - 23 November
  • 14 December - 15 January

The Opportunity:

Based in Gunbalanya Health Centre, you’ll deliver high-quality, culturally safe care as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team servicing remote communities and homelands.

This is a well-supported, Monday-Friday role (8:00am-4:30pm) with:

  • No after-hours, on-call or weekend work
  • Strong clinical support from experienced Remote Area Nurses (RANs)
  • Established systems using PCIS (Primary Care Information System)
  • Your role will be primarily supportive and consultative, providing clinical oversight when presentations fall outside RAN scope.

Emergency care is well-supported, with escalation managed through NT Health District Medical Officers, and retrieval pathways via Royal Darwin Hospital and CareFlight.

Travel & Logistics:

  • Fly to Darwin Sunday
  • Travel to Gunbalanya Monday (charter or organised transport)
  • All travel from Darwin arranged by Red Lily

About the Team:

You’ll work alongside:

  • Health Centre Manager
  • Remote Area Nurses
  • Integrated Team Care staff
  • Health Promotion Officers
  • Outreach and visiting services

About You:

  • Specialist GP registration with AHPRA
  • Fellowship with RACGP or ACRRM
  • Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Experience in rural/remote or Aboriginal health (highly regarded)
  • Strong cultural awareness
  • Current Police Check & Working with Children (or willing to obtain)
  • Immunisation record
  • Driver’s licence

This is more than a locum role—it’s an opportunity to experience the Top End, work in a community-led service, and contribute to long-term health outcomes in remote Aboriginal communities.

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Locum General Practitioner – Red Lily Health Service – West Arnhem Land in Gunbalanya employer: Northern Territory PHN

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Contact Details:

Northern Territory PHN Recruitment Team