Primary Health Care Registrar

Train with the RFDS (Queensland Section). Applications are now open for 2026 Registrar Placements

Classifications

- Medical Practitioner
- Contract or Temp

Key points

- Provide FIFO services across Far North QLD (including Cape York communities)
- Full time or part time position available
- Seeking Senior General Practice (RACGP or ACRRM) Registrars

Description

Are you a passionate GP Registrar looking to take your training to the next level? Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) and experience the unique opportunity to deliver primary health care across Far North Queensland

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section)

The RFDS is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations including Aeromedical retrieval, Primary care, and Virtual health. In Queensland, the RFDS employs more than 600 people ranging from pilots, doctors, nurses, engineers, allied health professionals, and a variety of administration and support services roles. With several initiatives on the horizon, and projects in the pipeline, now is the time to join the RFDS (Queensland Section) and be part of our Towards 100 Strategy

About the role:

- Based in Cairns - Provide FIFO services across FNQ (including Cape York)
- Combination of day clinic and overnight clinic rosters
- Full time or part time position available
- Fractional FTE available (not less than 0.5FTE)
- 6 or 12-month maximum term contract considered

Primary Health Care Registrar - Cairns

Train with the RFDS (Queensland Section). Applications are now open for 2026 Registrar Placements

Classifications

- Healthcare & Medicine
- Medical Practitioner
- Contract or Temp

Key points

- Provide FIFO services across Far North QLD (including Cape York communities)
- Full time or part time position available
- Seeking Senior General Practice (RACGP or ACRRM) Registrars

Description

Are you a passionate GP Registrar looking to take your training to the next level? Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) and experience the unique opportunity to deliver primary health care across Far North Queensland

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section)

The RFDS is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations including Aeromedical retrieval, Primary care, Virtual health. In Queensland, the RFDS employs more than 600 people ranging from pilots, doctors, nurses, engineers, allied health professionals, and a variety of administration and support services roles. With several initiatives on the horizon, and projects in the pipeline, now is the time to join the RFDS (Queensland Section) and be part of our Towards 100 Strategy

About the role:

- Based in Cairns - Provide FIFO services across FNQ (including Cape York)
- Combination of day clinic and overnight clinic rosters
- Full time or part time position available
- Fractional FTE available (not less than 0.5FTE)
- 6 or 12-month maximum term contract considered

Key Accountabilities:

Under appropriate supervision of a Fellow, responsibilities include:

- Provide general practice services (history taking, examination, decision making, diagnostics ordering and interpretation, clinical procedures, specialist referrals or secondary care admissions)
- Provide clinical care of an acute or emergent patient, pending the attendance of retrieval services
- Provide telehealth consultations (utilising telephone, videoconference, email)
- Collaborate and liaise with other care providers to ensure an integrated approach to patient care
- Provide advice to nurses and other health professionals as required
- Participate in quality improvement activities (clinical audits and case reviews)
- Respect cultural diversity including the traditional Indigenous view of health

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you will need:

- Registration with AHPRA as Medical Practitioner
- 3 years post graduate experience
- RACGP – GPT 3 or above (at least 12mths community GP experience)
- ACRRM – CGT 2 and above (with either 6/12 primary care OR 6/12 rural and remote practice OR completion of relevant AST (Emergency, ATSI Health, Adult Internal Medicine, Remote Medicine))
- Ability to meet PHC credentialing requirements
- Previous experience in Emergency Medicine (desirable)

Why Join us?

With a workplace spanning thousands of kilometres in regional and outback Queensland you’ll see work and life, like never before. In addition, we offer:

- Attractive remuneration package
- Salary packaging + Super (in addition to remuneration package)
- We provide extensive and supportive orientation, training and development programs
- Opportunity to be a part of the iconic RFDS team
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Commitment to support your own professional development- paid study leave + annual education provision
- Employee Assistance Program Advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Access to a discounted workplace health and fitness program (fitness passport)

Interested?

Apply Now

Please note that you will need to apply directly with us here, and also register your training intention through our practice profile on the ACRRM and RACGP Registrar training portals.

For a copy of the position description and further queries please contact Recruitment on 07 3852 7553 orrecruitment@rfdsqld.com.au

A reminder to please ensure you submit your intentions for training with your speciality training college (RACGP/ACRRM).

Successful candidates may be subject to a pre-employment medical assessment and will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian driver's licence and obtain an ASIC Card. You will also be required to successfully complete the RFDS credentialing process. Prior to appointment you will be required to provide certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against VPD.

Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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