Locum VR GP - Indigenous Health | Mount Isa, QLD

• $1,800 per day
• Flights & Accommodation Provided
• MMM7 Location

The opportunity

Take on a rewarding locum role in Mount Isa, where you’ll join a collaborative Aboriginal Medical Service team dedicated to improving community health outcomes. You’ll work alongside GPs, nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, midwives, allied health professionals, visiting specialists and admin staff in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

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

Why you’ll love this role

• $1,800 per day
• Flights and accommodation provided
• MMM7 location – eligible for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payments
• Collaborative and well-supported team environment
• No weekend or after-hours work required

About the location

Mount Isa is a vibrant outback city in north-west Queensland, known as the “Heart of the North West.” Famous for its mining heritage, it is also a cultural hub with a diverse community and strong Aboriginal connections.

Beyond its industrial roots, Mount Isa offers a lively regional lifestyle with modern services, local markets, sporting facilities and cultural festivals. The surrounding outback landscapes provide opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring nearby national parks, offering a unique mix of urban convenience and outback adventure.

How to get there

Mount Isa is serviced by a regional airport with regular flights from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns. Ochre Recruitment arranges all flights, transfers and accommodation for your placement.

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 working within Aboriginal communities
• Familiarity with Communicare software desirable

Apply now

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to Aboriginal healthcare while experiencing life in one of Queensland’s most iconic outback towns.