Locum VR GP - Indigenous Health | Mapoon, QLD

Job details

ID: JREF-113892
Type: Locum
Salary: $1900 per day
Location: Queensland
Start: 05/01/2026
End: 19/06/2026
Published: 09/09/2025
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  • $1,900 per day
  • Flights & Accommodation Provided
  • MMM7 Location

The opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide primary healthcare in Mapoon, a small Aboriginal community on the western Cape York Peninsula. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team of nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners, delivering culturally appropriate care in a community-focused environment.

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 after-hours, on-call or weekend requirements, ensuring a balanced and rewarding locum experience.

Why you’ll love this role

  • $1,900 per day
  • Flights and accommodation provided
  • MMM7 location – eligible for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payments
  • Supportive and collaborative clinical team
  • Weekends free to explore the Cape York coast

About the location

Mapoon is a coastal community of around 400 people, located north of Weipa on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Known for its pristine beaches, fishing, and cultural heritage, Mapoon offers a unique combination of natural beauty and close-knit community life.

The town is rich in history and culture, with strong ties to country and tradition, making it an incredible place to both live and work.

How to get there

Fly into Cairns, then connect with a regional flight to Weipa Airport, followed by a short road transfer to Mapoon. Ochre Recruitment arranges all flights, ground transport 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 respect for Aboriginal communities

Apply now

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a remote Cape York community while enjoying the untouched beauty of the Gulf of Carpentaria.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in contact Skye Woolley on 0457 170 310 and quote job reference number JREF-113892.

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