Rural Generalist RG1 - RG4 (Remuneration Package Range $248,765 - $281,914)
Senior Rural Generalist SRG1 - SRG3 (Remuneration Package Range $251,554 - $270,033)
Katherine Hospital
Fixed vacancies in Katherine for up to 5 years

Selection will be made at the REG or SREG level depending on the experience/qualifications of the successful applicant.

Your chance to experience General Practice across a range of settings – with one employer!

Total annual full-time remuneration package: $367, 122 – $448, 189

(+ shift penalty rates & on-call allowance as per EBA)

Includes 6 weeks leave per annum, professional development leave and relocation

*comprised of base salary (RG1-SRG3): $213, 380 – $270, 033

Professional development allowance: $22, 251 – $29, 670,

Regional/remote attraction allowance: $29, 670;

Retention Allowance after 12 months service: $37, 807;

Practitioner Allowance (30% of base salary): $64, 014 – $81, 009

Join Our Innovative Healthcare Initiative in the Big Rivers Region!

Big Rivers Region are looking for dedicated and compassionate general practitioners (GP) ready to make a real impact on community health. This role provides the chance to work in diverse GP environments and allows you to deliver comprehensive GP services across the full scope of your practice.

This position has an attractive remuneration package based on the NT Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement and includes a base salary with on call and overtime allowances, rural/remote living and retention allowances, professional development allowance, and superannuation. You will have 6+ weeks annual leave per year, as well as study/professional development leave. You may be eligible for the Rural Procedural Grants Program or the Workforce Incentive Program. There are also Medicare incentive benefits for those working in ED or community GP. Assistance with relocation expenses and accommodation on arrival is provided. Contracts are fixed term and can be up to five years. FIFO arrangements can be negotiated.

Our Partnerships

The Single Employer Model is a partnership between NT Health, two Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (Katherine West Health Board and Sunrise Health) and Private General Practice, Bauhinia Health. Your contract would be 0.4 with NTG and the remainder of your time in one or two of our partner services. Flexibility is our key strength and we can work with you to tailor a work package to your interests.

Health Services in the Big Rivers Region include Katherine Hospital and over 20 Primary Health Care services over a geographical area of approx 350,000 square kilometres.

NT Health manages 4 of these primary health care clinics, whilst KWHB services the communities to the west, and Sunrise services communities to the east. Bauhina Health is a mainstream general practice based in Katherine providing holistic person-centred primary health care.

Katherine Hospital is a 40 bed hospital with three wards— medical, paediatric/post-op, and obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) wards as well as a medical day stay unit. The Emergency Department sees varied and diverse medicine with approximately 17,000 presentations per year and a mix of adult and paediatric patients.

The Primary Health Care Clinics in the BRR service largely Aboriginal populations across the full spectrum of health care. The roles work closely with multidisciplinary clinic staff, outreach services and provide preventative, clinical and emergency primary health care in the Northern Territory. Work opportunities in the communities range from long term GP attachments, to shorter visits 1-3 days visits and remote support. Contributions to registrar supervision and teaching is encouraged and available at many clinics.

Who are we looking for?

You will need:

An interest in rural and remote health.

Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

Applicants with advanced specialised training or extended skills training are encouraged, including anaesthetics, obstetrics, emergency medicine, surgery, mental health, indigenous medicine, rural and remote medicine and palliative care.

Why work for us?

Tailor your job – there are opportunities to participate in diverse work across areas of interest to you. Flexibility is our strength!

Engaging Medical Practice: Work with a relatively young population facing a high burden of chronic diseases and complex comorbidities, offering both challenging and rewarding medical experiences.

Opportunity to work to your full scope of practice.

Excellent Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a stress-free lifestyle with no commute.

Vibrant Community Life: Be part of a supportive and lively community.

Great Local Amenities: Access to cafes, playgrounds, a large pool, a library, multiple primary schools, and two high schools, with worldclass natural recreational areas nearby.

Make a Difference: Contribute meaningfully in a resource-limited, socially challenging environment.

Holistic Care Opportunities: Engage in comprehensive patient care.

Attractive Compensation: Benefit from generous remuneration packages and seamless employment with a single contract across multiple organizations.

Click the following links for videos more about life and work in the NT, our Partners & to see what our staff have to say:

Why the NT | Rural Generalist

Bauhinia Health

Big Rivers Region

Sunrise Health

Katherine West Health Board

To apply, visit - Big Rivers | Clinical Recruitment

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Clinical Employment Service at [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 70251057
Closing date: 12.05.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search