Locum VR GP - Indigenous Health | Gapuwiyak (Lake Evella), NT

• $1,800 per day
• Flights & Accommodation Provided
• MM7 Location

The opportunity

Take on a rewarding locum role in Gapuwiyak (Lake Evella), a welcoming Yolŋu community in East Arnhem Land. You’ll work with a supportive team of nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners, providing essential primary healthcare to the community.

This role involves a mix of chronic disease management, preventative health, and acute presentations, with 20-minute consultations ensuring quality patient care. The clinic runs Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with no on-call, after-hours, or weekend work required.

Why you’ll love this role

• $1,800 per day
• Flights and accommodation fully covered
• MMM7 location – eligible for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payments
• Supportive and experienced clinical team
• Meaningful work in a close-knit Yolŋu community

About the location

Gapuwiyak, also known as Lake Evella, is a community of around 900 people located on the shores of a freshwater lake in East Arnhem Land. The community is known for its rich Yolŋu culture, strong connection to country, and welcoming spirit.

Living here offers the opportunity to experience Arnhem Land’s incredible natural beauty — from freshwater lagoons and bushland to cultural events and community gatherings.

How to get there

Fly into Darwin and connect with a regional flight to Gapuwiyak Airport, located just minutes from the community. Ochre Recruitment arranges all flights and transfers for a seamless placement.

Essential criteria

• Specialist GP registration with AHPRA
• Fellowship with RACGP and/or ACRRM
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Primary care experience in rural/remote settings, ideally Indigenous health
• Cultural awareness and respect for working within Aboriginal communities

Apply now

Make a meaningful contribution to healthcare in Gapuwiyak while immersing yourself in Yolŋu culture and Arnhem Land’s natural beauty.