Rural Medical Practitioner

  Date posted: 11 Dec 2025     Applications close: 06 Jan 2026
  Company: Northern Territory Government- Department of Health
  Location: Katherine & Northern Australia, Northern Territory
  Job Type: Full-time
  Contact: Rajendra Pillay     jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=337448
Description

Rural Medical Practitioner - Remuneration Package Range $249,872 $272,071
Additional Allowances:

  • Professional development $29,670 per annum
  • Attraction allowance $44,502 per annum
    Practitioner allowance $29,670 per annum
  • Revenue Activity Incentives (up to $100,000 per annum)
  • Remote retention allowance $44,502 per annum
  • Maximum GPRIP payments (MMM7 classification)

Alyangula Health Centre Clinic - Groote Eylandt
Alyangula - Groote Eylandt 
Fixed vacancy for 2 years


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 4 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 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.

Additional incentives:

  • Competitive wages including salary packaging.
  • Fully furnished accommodation supplied.
  • Six weeks annual leave
  • Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Supported relocation for you and your dependants.
  • All utilities paid for as part of the package.
    Perishable Goods Allowance (by reimbursement per month)

For further information about this vacancy please contact: 
Dr Rajendra Pillay 08 8987 0270 or rajendra.pillay@nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 44486
Closing date: 06/01/2026

Applications should consist of a one-page summary sheet, resume / CV, copies of relevant qualifications and contact details for two well-placed referees.

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