Locum VR GP - Indigenous Health | Kowanyama, QLD

• $1,900 per day
• Flights & Accommodation Provided
• MMM7 Location

The opportunity

Take on a rewarding locum placement in Kowanyama, a remote Aboriginal community on the western side of Cape York Peninsula. You’ll provide primary healthcare services as part of a supportive team of nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners, delivering culturally safe and meaningful care to the community.

The clinic operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, using Best Practice software with a minimum of 20 minutes per consultation. There are no weekend, after-hours or on-call requirements.

Why you’ll love this role

• $1,900 per day
• Flights and accommodation provided
• MMM7 location – eligible for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payments
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team
• Weekends free to enjoy the Cape York lifestyle

About the location

Kowanyama, meaning “Place of Many Waters,” is home to around 1,200 residents and is known for its strong cultural identity and community spirit. Located on the banks of Magnificent Creek, near the Gulf of Carpentaria, the region is rich in cultural traditions and natural beauty.

On your time off, enjoy some of Queensland’s best fishing, explore nearby rivers and wetlands, or immerse yourself in the cultural experiences of this unique Cape York community.

How to get there

Fly into Cairns, then connect with a regional service to Kowanyama Airport. Ochre Recruitment arranges all flights, transfers and accommodation.

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 sensitivity in Aboriginal health contexts

Apply now

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in one of Cape York’s most culturally rich communities while experiencing the natural beauty of Far North Queensland.