Locum VR GP - Indigenous Health | South Hedland, WA
Job details
| ID: | JREF-113921 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Locum |
| Salary: | $1800 per day |
| Location: | Western Australia |
| Start: | 22/09/2025 |
| End: | 23/12/2025 |
| Published: | 10/09/2025 |
- $1,800 per day
- Flights & Accommodation Provided
- MMM7 Location
The opportunity
This is a rewarding locum opportunity in South Hedland, where you’ll join a well-established Aboriginal Medical Service providing holistic, culturally safe care to the local community. You’ll work as part of a supportive team of four GPs, alongside nurses, midwives, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, child health specialists, and admin staff. Visiting medical specialists and allied health services further strengthen the care model.
The clinic operates Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, using Communicare software. There are no hospital or nursing home obligations, and no after-hours or weekend work required.
Services include classic primary care with a focus on maternal and child health, chronic disease management, mental health, palliative and sexual health care, as well as some telehealth consultations. The clinic works closely with the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Centre, which includes an in-house counsellor, Tackling Indigenous Smoking Officers, and an NDIS support team.
Why you’ll love this role
- $1,800 per day
- Flights and accommodation provided
- MMM7 location – eligible for Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) payments
- Monday to Friday, no on-call or weekends
- Work with a highly supportive multi-disciplinary team
About the location
South Hedland is part of the Pilbara region of WA, known for its striking landscapes, red earth, and rich Aboriginal culture. The town offers excellent facilities, schools, and a welcoming community, making it popular with young families.
On your weekends off, enjoy beaches, gorges, wildflowers, and marine wildlife such as whales, turtles, and dolphins. There are also opportunities to explore the region’s industries, art and cultural heritage.
How to get there
South Hedland is accessible by regular flights into Port Hedland International Airport, with transfers arranged to the clinic. Ochre Recruitment organises all travel and accommodation.
Essential criteria
- Fellowship with RACGP and/or ACRRM
- Current AHPRA Specialist GP Registration
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Experience in Indigenous health desirable
- Cultural awareness and respect for Aboriginal communities
- Familiarity with Communicare software desirable
Apply now
This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver meaningful care in a remote Aboriginal community while experiencing the Pilbara Region.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in contact Skye Woolley on 0457 170 310 and quote job reference number JREF-113921.
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