Locum VR GP - Indigenous Health | Katherine, NT
Job details
| ID: | JREF-113878 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Locum |
| Salary: | $1800 per day |
| Location: | Northern Territory |
| Start: | 03/11/2025 |
| End: | 23/12/2025 |
| Published: | 09/09/2025 |
- $1,800 per day
- Flights & Accommodation Provided
- MMM6 Location
The opportunity
Join a supportive primary healthcare team in Katherine, working alongside other GPs, nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and visiting allied health staff. You’ll provide comprehensive care to the community with the support of a full clinical team and the local hospital’s emergency department just 1 km away.
The clinic operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, with 20-minute appointments and no emergency department duties, on-call shifts or weekend work required. This locum requires a minimum commitment of three weeks.
Why you’ll love this role
- $1,800 per day
- Flights and accommodation included
- MMM6 location – eligible for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payments
- Full clinical support and proximity to Katherine Hospital
- Weekends free to explore the spectacular Top End
About the location
Katherine is a lively township around 3.5 hours south of Darwin, known for its tropical climate, waterfalls, and dramatic gorge country. The town has a strong cultural connection to the Jawoyn people and surrounding Indigenous communities, while offering modern amenities including shops, cafes, schools, and healthcare services.
Nearby Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge) is a highlight, with opportunities for bushwalking, canoeing, and scenic flights. Natural hot springs, lush wetlands, and rugged escarpments make Katherine an incredible base for exploring the Top End.
How to get there
Fly into Darwin, then travel by road (approximately 3.5 hours) or take a regional flight to Katherine. Ochre Recruitment arranges all travel and accommodation for a seamless placement.
Essential criteria
- Fellowship with RACGP and/or ACRRM
- Current AHPRA Specialist GP Registration
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Strong experience in rural or remote healthcare, ideally Indigenous health
- Cultural awareness and commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal communities
Apply now
This is a unique opportunity to provide meaningful care in Katherine while enjoying the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Top End.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in contact Skye Woolley on 0457 170 310 and quote job reference number JREF-113878.
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