Rural Generalist

Rural Generalist RG1 - RG4 - Remuneration Package Range $488,649 - $569,716*
(*Dependent on seniority of appointment.)
Primary Health Care, East Arnhem
Alyangula, Angurugu, Milyakburra, Umbakumba
Several ongoing vacancies are available

What you'll experience:

• Diverse clinical presentations across primary care, emergency medicine, and chronic disease management.
• A broad scope of practice with opportunities to utilise and further develop your rural generalist skills.
• Meaningful work that directly improves health outcomes in remote Aboriginal communities.
• Work across multiple remote settings and communities and build strong community connections.
• Flexible work options, including residential, FIFO, and rotational arrangements.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• World-class fishing, stunning natural landscapes, and a unique remote lifestyle.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying adventure, professional growth, and purpose.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Retention bonus
• Up to $1,724 leave loading per year
• Salary packaging
• Employer-provided accommodation with no rental costs
• Fares Out of Isolated Location –FOIL- 3 per year (eligible to full-time/part-time employees)
• 12% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements
• Relocation support
• Support to grow your career with professional development opportunities and allowances
• Enjoy stable employment in the NT Government

Why Join Us?

Make a Real Difference

• Deliver essential healthcare services to remote Aboriginal communities.
• Improve health outcomes where your skills will have a genuine impact.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients, families, and communities.

Enjoy an Extraordinary Lifestyle

• Live and work in a stunning island location with world-class fishing, boating, camping, and outdoor adventures.
• Experience remote Australia while engaging in rich cultural and community experiences.
• Fully furnished, rent-free accommodation provided.

Grow Your Career

• Practise broad-scope Rural Generalist medicine across primary care, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Access ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Flexible Employment Options

• Multiple positions available.
• Full-time, part-time, FIFO, and rotational arrangements considered.
• We will work with you to find a model that supports both service needs and your personal and professional goals.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified Rural Generalist or vocationally registered GP (FACRRM, FRACGP, or equivalent).
• Experience or a strong interest in remote and Aboriginal health.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Commitment to culturally safe, patient-centred care.

What You Can Expect

• A diverse and rewarding clinical workload.
• Clinical autonomy and the opportunity to practise at the top of your scope.
• Strong community engagement and cultural connection.
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in remote healthcare delivery.

Location: Groote Eylandt, NT

Groote Eylandt, the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, offers a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding medical career with an exceptional lifestyle. Located off the Arnhem Land coast, you'll work across diverse remote communities while experiencing rich Aboriginal culture, stunning coastal landscapes, world-class fishing, and a strong sense of community.

The region comprises four communities: Alyangula, Angurugu, Umbakumba, and Milyakburra (Bickerton Island), each offering unique clinical experiences and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with patients and communities.

Home to the Anindilyakwa people, Groote Eylandt provides an opportunity to work alongside communities with strong cultural connections to Country, making a genuine difference to health outcomes while enjoying one of Australia's most unique remote locations.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Megan Yannakouros on [08 8987 0270](tel:08 8987 0270) or [email protected]
OR
Rajendra Pillay on [08 8987 0270](tel:08 8987 0270) or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 44486
Closing date: 05/10/2026

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Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search