General Practitioner - Port Hedland

Make a Real Impact in Remote Healthcare – GP Role in the Pilbara

Are you ready to take your general practice career to new heights—literally and figuratively?

We’re offering a unique and deeply rewarding opportunity for a passionate GP to join our team delivering essential healthcare services to remote Pilbara communities through the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) clinics.

✈️ Your Week at a Glance

3 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 4-day weekend every second week.

Permanent 0.8 FTE (Mon–Thu) based in Port Hedland, with FIFO job-share options available.

🏡 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.

🩺 Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a GP who brings both clinical excellence and a passion for remote healthcare:

FRACGP or FACRRM

Unconditional AHPRA Specialist GP registration

Minimum 5 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

💼 Total Remuneration 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)

About Us

The RFDS provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology.

In 2024 the RFDS launched its new five-year strategy – Above & Beyond – which will lead the service into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit-for-purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability; the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.

Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

At RFDS, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected, with a strong sense of identity and belonging, with the RFDS brand. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and allows us to better understand and serve our patients and community. We know that creating a culturally safe workplace that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our team, and reflects the community we serve, will lead to the best possible outcomes for our patients and community. We want all team members, no matter age, gender, nationality, ability, caring responsibilities, culture or religion, to feel safe, supported and empowered to be the best version of self in the best place to work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment agencies, we appreciate your consideration. However, we strive to fill our opportunities through direct channels whenever feasible. If we require agency assistance, we will reach out.