Locum VR GP - Indigenous Health | Halls Gap & Ararat, VIC

• $1,500 per day
• Accomodation Provided
• MMM6 Location

The opportunity

This is a rewarding locum opportunity across Halls Gap and Ararat, working within a community-led Aboriginal Medical Service that delivers culturally safe, holistic healthcare. You’ll join a supportive team of nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers and admin staff, with visiting allied health specialists providing additional services.

The clinic operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (first appointment 9:00am, last appointment 4:40pm), with a half-hour lunch break. Consultations are typically 20 minutes, with longer bookings of 40 minutes for GPMPs, health assessments, mental health plans and minor procedures. Occasional script-only patients may be added to the schedule.

Why you’ll love this role

• $1,500 per day
• Mileage or fuel reimbursement
• Accommodation provided, often in Halls Gap within walking distance of the clinic
• Partners welcome (approval required for extra family members; no pets)
• Vehicle supplied for local travel (fuel card included, use limited to Halls Gap–Ararat–Stawell triangle)
• Monday–Friday only, no on-call or weekend work
• Opportunity to work in a supportive Aboriginal Health Service

About the location

Halls Gap is nestled in the heart of the Grampians National Park, famous for its rugged sandstone ranges, waterfalls, native wildlife and hiking trails. Just 30 minutes away, Ararat is a welcoming regional city offering shops, cafes, galleries and modern amenities.

Accommodation is provided in Halls Gap or Ararat, allowing you to enjoy both the natural beauty of the Grampians and the convenience of a regional centre.

How to get there

Halls Gap and Ararat are approximately 2.5–3 hours’ drive from Melbourne. Mileage or fuel reimbursement is provided (flights may be negotiated if committing to a long block). A vehicle is available if required to travel between Ararat and Halls Gap clinics.

Essential criteria

• Fellowship with RACGP and/or ACRRM
• Current AHPRA Specialist GP Registration
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• AMS experience preferred but not essential
• ALS certification preferred but not essential
• Cultural awareness and respect for Aboriginal communities

Apply now

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide Aboriginal healthcare in a community-led service while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty of the Grampians.