Overview
Are you ready to take your general practice career to new heights - literally and figuratively?
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is seeking a 0.8 full-time or Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) general practitioner to provide services to the Pilbara RFDS clinics. This is a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity for a passionate GP to join a team delivering essential healthcare services to remote Pilbara communities.
Port Hedland is located 1,312km from Perth with a population of around 16,000. Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara, rich in Indigenous culture, pioneering history, and wildlife.
The Role
Your week at a glance
* Three days of outreach clinics each week - travel by plane twice and 4WD once for a truly adventurous workweek.
* Clinic days are usually about 7am-4.30pm. Fly for about an hour out to clinic and see patients from 08.30am - 2.30pm and head for home again.
* Monday admin time with flexibility - structure your week to suit your lifestyle, including the option of a four-day weekend every second week.
* Permanent 0.8 FTE (Mon–Thu) based in Port Hedland, with FIFO job-share options available.
* Enjoy the best of both worlds: live in a well-appointed home in Port Hedland while making a difference in remote communities.
* Experience the satisfaction of building strong relationships and improving health outcomes in small, close-knit populations.
Live comfortably, work remotely
* Enjoy the best of both worlds: live in a well-appointed home in Port Hedland while making a difference in remote communities.
* Experience the satisfaction of building strong relationships and improving health outcomes in small, close-knit populations.
Why this role stands out
* A rare chance to combine clinical excellence with adventure, purpose, and community impact.
* A truly unique role where you will enjoy clinical work variety, and the challenges and logistics of remote work.
* Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values your expertise and flexibility.
* Work independently as a GP, with the support of the wider RFDS team.
The Requirements
* Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) or Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM)
* Unconditional AHPRA Specialist GP registration
* Minimum five years post-graduate experience, including general practice, emergency medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics, and gynaecology
* Interest in clinical education and telehealth
* Experience in Indigenous health, remote community care, and shared antenatal care is highly desirable
* Completion of emergency courses such as ALS is advantageous
The Package
* Base salary up to $273,562 per annum (at 0.8 FTE)
* Salary packaging: up to $15,900/year for everyday expenses + $2,650/year for meals and entertainment
* Heavily subsidised housing, vehicle, and utilities (or allowances)
* No out of hours on call
* Relocation support
* Professional development allowance (included in base salary above)
* 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
* 2 weeks study leave after 12 months (pro-rata)
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