Locum VR GP AMS - Mount Isa (MM7)

• $1800 paid daily plus travel, car & accomm
• Dependent on availability you will be based in one of the two clinics
• Communicare software in use

The Opportunity

Take on a rewarding locum role in Mount Isa, where you’ll be based within one of the two clinics dependent on the dates you are available to assist. Whilst one clinic has multi-GP’s working, the other is a sole GP clinic but both have nursing and Australian Health Practitioner support. For the multi-GP clinic appointments are booked, whilst in the sole clinic it works on a walk-in basis.

Overall you will be providing assistance to a collaborative Aboriginal Medical Service team dedicated to improving community health outcomes. Across the service, alongside GPs, nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners there are midwives, allied health professionals, visiting specialists and admin staff in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Both clinics operate Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with appointments available between 9am – 4pm. It is Communicare software in use with a minimum of 20 minutes per consultation. There are no on-call, after-hours or weekend requirements, and a minimum commitment of three weeks is preferred. As for local emergency services, there is a hospital in the city.

Why you’ll love this role

·        $1,800 per day

·        Flights and accommodation provided

·        MMM7 location – eligible for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payments

·        Collaborative and well-supported team environment

·        No weekend or after-hours work required

About the Location

Mount Isa is a vibrant outback city in north-west Queensland, known as the “Heart of the North West.” Famous for its mining heritage, it is also a cultural hub with a diverse community and strong Aboriginal connections.

Beyond its industrial roots, Mount Isa offers a lively regional lifestyle with modern services, local markets, sporting facilities and cultural festivals. The surrounding outback landscapes provide opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring nearby national parks, offering a unique mix of urban convenience and outback adventure.

How to get there

Mount Isa is serviced by a regional airport with regular flights from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns. Ochre Recruitment arranges all flights, transfers and accommodation for your placement.

Essential criteria

·        Fellowship with RACGP and/or ACRRM

·        Current AHPRA Specialist GP Registration

·        Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

·        Experience in rural or remote healthcare, ideally Indigenous health

·        Cultural awareness and respect for working within Aboriginal communities

·        Familiarity with Communicare software desirable

Apply now

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to Aboriginal healthcare while experiencing life in one of Queensland’s most iconic outback towns.