Locum Rural Medical Practitioner required for an ongoing placement starting August 2026. The role involves fly-in fly-out arrangements from metropolitan Northern Territory to a remote community health centre.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. On-call duties are shared with primary health care nurses and Aboriginal health practitioners acting as first responders. Public holidays are unpaid as the health centre is closed. Fly-in fly-out travel occurs on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons.

The rate is $2673.00/day

• This placement will be FIFO from Darwin in Wadeye Mon to Friday - returning on Friday afternoons, accommodation provided in Darwin
• Darwin in the Dry Season is spectacular with so many outdoor events – the famous Mindil Beach Markets, Deckchair Cinema, Supercars, Darwin Festival, Darwin Fringe Festival, Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, Darwin Cup Carnival and soo much more.
• Locums available for the 4 week period is optimum, but absolute minimum is 3 weeks.

About Skilled Medical

Skilled Medical is a leading international medical recruitment firm that delivers qualified medical professionals wherever they are needed in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We are a quality accredited firm with years of industry experience supporting communities and assisting medical professionals in their work and careers. To learn more about Skilled Medical please visit us at www.skilledmedical.com

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