At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential medical care in remote communities and make a real difference.
- Company: Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a vital healthcare provider in Australia.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, housing allowance, car allowance, and support for international applicants.
- Other info: Flexible rostering options and a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Why this job: Experience diverse clinical cases and build lasting relationships with patients.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified GP; international applicants welcome with appropriate pathways.
Looking for real scope, real impact, and real community connection? We are looking for suitably qualified GPs to take up roles with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Far West NSW, at a variety of outreach locations. Join the RFDS and practise medicine where it truly matters. This is a genuine rural generalist opportunity offering clinical variety, procedural exposure, and the chance to make a lasting difference. This is not a standard clinic role. You’ll see diverse presentations, build continuity with remote patients, and become part of the communities you serve. You will fly in and out via aircraft or use road travel for drive-in clinics.
You will have support from a number of multidisciplinary team members including flight nurses, medical officers, pilots and the executive team along with fully equipped facilities.
Rostering
Available cycles in the form of:
- 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off
- 3 weeks on / 3 weeks off
- month on/ month off
Happy to discuss models with candidates but looking for continuity to ensure patient stability and team cohesion.
The Package
As a GP you may elect to be paid via: a salary package ($211,927 to $296,805), or percentage-based remuneration (70% billings earning typically $2,000 to $2,500 per day).
Benefits include:
- $30,000 per year housing allowance, paid fortnightly, for the full duration of employment
- Car allowance, will be built into the package
- Ongoing Visa nomination, lawyer fees, government visa fees, medicals, registration and police check fees covered
Essential Criteria
All suitably qualified GP's, including international GP's are welcome to apply. International applicants must be eligible via AHPRA's Specialist or Expedited Specialist Pathway. Further information can be found via the following link here.
General Practitioner - Royal Flying Doctor Service - NSW region employer: Skilled Medical UK
The Royal Flying Doctor Service offers an exceptional opportunity for General Practitioners to make a real impact in the Far West NSW region. With a strong focus on community connection, diverse clinical experiences, and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will thrive in a unique work culture that values your contributions. Enjoy competitive remuneration, generous housing and car allowances, and the chance to grow professionally while serving remote communities where your skills are truly needed.
