Rural Generalist
1 week ago
Rural Generalist RG1 - RG4- Remuneration Package Range $249,872 - $283,171 (including salary $213,380 - $242,013)
Gove District Hospital
Nhulunbuy
Several vacancies are available on a full time and part time basis.
An opportunity is available for a Rural Generalist at Gove District Hospital
Gove District Hospital, located in Nhulunbuy on the Gove peninsula in the Northern Territory, is a regional 30 bed hospital providing acute medical, surgical, paediatric, respite and maternity services and specialist outpatient services
If you are interested in Aboriginal health, show initiative, are passionate about rural generalism and want to make a difference, this position is for you
The team at Gove District Hospital are renown as a family centred team and the East Arnhem area is popular with young families and known for its many outdoor attractions in the region
Salary Details
Total package is approximately $429,480 per year based on Rural Generalist level 1
Salary increments are dependent on experience (and classification) with additional superannuation and leave loading.
Salary is based on Rural Generalist lowest increment level 1 and ranges from $231,380 - $270,033 and includes the following additional allowances
- Practitioner Allowance – 30% of base salary per annum = $64,014
- Attraction Allowance $29,670 per annum
- Retention Allowance for each 12 months completed - $37,087 base rate per annum
- Perishable Allowance - $3,078 per annum
- Professional Development Allowance - $22,251 per annum
- Revenue Incentive Payments - Medicare Billings 50% - paid quarterly
- 6 weeks recreational leave
- 1 additional week of leave after working 10 Sundays
- 2 weeks of professional development leave per annum
The package also includes:
- Fully subsidised furnished housing
- 2 paid fares out of region per year for you and your dependents, plus 2 days of additional travel day for you each time
- Relocation for vehicle, personal effects and airfares for you and your dependents, calculated on your length of contract
- As a MMM7 classified region you also attract GPRIP payments at the maximum rate
Essential for the Role
- Full general or specialist registration with the Australian health Practitioner Regulation Agency and be eligible to work in Australia
- Fellowed with either the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) or the Australian College of Rural and Remote medicine (ACRRM)
About the Region
Nhulunbuy is a remote township on the Gove peninsula and is the regional hub for one of the most diverse, beautiful and interesting regions of Australia with pristine world heritage beaches and sub-tropical rainforests. Nhulunbuy has virtually no winter, you will be able to enjoy the Northern Territory Top End outdoor lifestyle all year round with monthly markets, community activities, fiery sunsets over the water and easy weekend trips to many of the fabulous locations in and around East Arnhem Land
Nhulunbuy is a fantastic place to live, learn and work
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Dr Rajendra Pillay on or
Quote vacancy number: 42687
Closing date: 08/10/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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