Locum VR GP AMS - Coober Pedy, SA

• $1800 per day
• Flights, vehicle & accommodation provided
• Contact to discuss dates

The opportunity

We are seeking experienced GPs to provide culturally appropriate primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Coober Pedy, a truly unique outback town in South Australia. You’ll be working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, including AMS health workers, nurses, a clinic manager, and reception staff, delivering comprehensive care in a welcoming and community-focused environment.

The clinic offers a mix of booked appointments and walk-ins, with standard 20-minute consultation times. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, with no on-call or weekend requirements. Communicare is the software in use. Prior experience in an AMS setting is preferred but not essential. Locums are required for a minimum of four weeks, with longer blocks available.

Why you’ll love this role

• $1,800 per day
• Flights, accommodation and vehicle included
• No on-call or weekend work
• Work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to experience a truly unique outback community

About the location

Coober Pedy is a remote outback town in northern South Australia, approximately 850 km north of Adelaide. Known as the “Opal Capital of the World,” it is famous for its opal mining and unique underground homes, built to escape the desert heat.

With its striking red desert landscape, rich cultural history, and close-knit community, Coober Pedy offers a one-of-a-kind locum experience. It is an opportunity to step into a completely different pace of life while making a meaningful impact in a remote community.

Spend your downtime exploring opal fields, visiting underground homes and churches, or taking in the vast and iconic Australian outback scenery.

How to get there

Coober Pedy is accessible via flights from Adelaide, with connections available from major cities across Australia.

Alternatively, it can be reached by road along the Stuart Highway. Ochre Recruitment will arrange all travel, accommodation, and vehicle requirements for your placement.

Essential criteria

• Fellowship with RACGP and/or ACRRM
• Current AHPRA Specialist GP registration
• Eligible for a Medicare provider number with full billing rights
• Experience in rural or remote healthcare, ideally within Aboriginal health
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with Aboriginal communities