Senior Rural Medical Practitioner RL4.1 - RL4.4 (Remuneration Package Range $242,013 - $270,033) superannuation, leave loading and recreation leave
Alyangula Health Centre
Full time, fixed from 01/08/2025 to 31/01/2026
Alyangula, Northern Territory

Are you an experienced Rural Medical Practitioner? We are excited to announce an opportunity to work with a team of Rural Medical Practitioners that work across the medical clinics on Groote Eylandt.

Groote Eylandt is a remote island home to the traditional owners, the Anindilyakwa/Warnindhilyagwa people. It is geographically diverse, beautiful and interesting, with unique flora and fauna. It has stunning coastlines with numerous islands and pristine beaches making up the archipelago. It has world heritage beaches and sub-tropical rainforests. There is virtually no winter; you will be able to enjoy the East Arnhem Land outdoor lifestyle all year round with community activities, fiery sunsets over the water and easy weekend trips to many of the fabulous locations in and around the area.

Groote Eylandt is serviced by daily Airnorth flights from Darwin, and multiple flights from Cairns with Airnorth and Alliance Airlines.

Who We Are

Groote Eylandt is located approximately 50 km offshore from the Northern Territory mainland in the Gulf of Carpentaria, with the size of the island being approximately 50 kilometres from east to west. There are four clinics that service Groote Eylandt and Milyakburra (Bickerton Island).

The RMPs work across all 4 clinics on a rotating roster. The clinics are Alyangula Health Clinic, Angurugu Health Clinic, Umbakumba Health Clinic and Milyakburra Health Clinic. NT Health is committed to promoting, protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of all Territorians in partnership with individuals, families and the community to ensure the delivery of the best and most appropriate evidence-based care.

About the Role

Our Rural Medical Practitioners provide services to the communities on Groote Eylandt

Alyangula – predominantly services the GEMCO mining and other service providers (predominantly non-First Nations people) with an approximate residential population of 1000 and additional FIFO (urgent-care provision only)

Angurugu – Aboriginal (Anindilyakwa) community with an approximate population of 1000

Umbakumba – Aboriginal (Anindilyakwa) community with an approximate population of 500

Milyakburra (Bickerton Island) Aboriginal community with an approximate population of 70, this clinic is serviced twice a week by nursing staff from Angurugu and once a fortnight by a medical officer

The hours worked are Monday to Friday from approximately 8:00 am to 4:30 pm fulltime

The position is supported by Remote Area Nurses, Registrars and Administration staff

Visiting allied health workers frequent the clinics which include Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Podiatry, Social Workers, Psychologists, Dentist. Medical Imaging and other specialists

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background working in rural and remote hospital or a community setting who can drive initiatives aimed at enhancing the health outcomes of our community.

Why Join Us

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Rural Medical Practitioner who is passionate about providing healthcare in remote Aboriginal community whilst enjoying a supportive work environment

Employee benefits include:

Great Career and lifestyle opportunities

Competitive wages including salary packaging

Furnished accommodation supplied

Six weeks annual leave

Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

Supported relocation

All utilities included

Perishable Goods Allowance ( by reimbursement)

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Rajendra Pillay on 08 8987 0270 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 44486
Closing date: 19.06.2025

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