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GP Roles Across Australia
At Healthcare Australia, we understand that no two GP careers look the same.
Whether you’re seeking the flexibility of locum work, a long-term permanent role, or the opportunity to experience new communities across metro, regional, and rural Australia, we connect General Practitioners with career opportunities that align with their clinical interests, lifestyle preferences, and long-term goals.
We support you through every stage of the process, including credentialing, compliance, onboarding, travel, accommodation, and logistics, so you can focus on delivering high-quality patient care with confidence.
About the Role
At Healthcare Australia, we know general practice is about more than simply filling shifts. It’s about finding the right environment, team, and way of working for your career and lifestyle.
With strong demand for General Practitioners across Australia, we focus on connecting you with opportunities that align with your clinical scope, preferred patient demographic, billing preferences, and availability.
Whether you’re looking for:
- GP locum jobs with flexibility and travel opportunities
- Permanent GP jobs with long-term stability
- Rural GP jobs with diverse presentations and broader scope
- Regional placements
- After-hours and urgent care opportunities
- GP roles with special interests including skin cancer, women’s health, occupational health, mental health, urgent care, Aboriginal health, or chronic disease management
Our team can help connect you with opportunities that suit the way you want to work.
Nationwide Opportunities
Wherever you are, we’re there with you!With a national footprint spanning every state and territory, HCA offers GP roles across metro, regional, and rural locations. Whether you’re looking to stay local or explore a new part of Australia, we have opportunities to match your lifestyle and career goals.
Explore Opportunities Across Australia
With HCA’s national footprint, you can explore GP opportunities across Australia while finding a location and lifestyle that suits you professionally and personally.
Find the location that suits you best!
GP Jobs in Victoria
Explore world-class hospitals, vibrant city living, and iconic regional destinations across Victoria.
GP Jobs in New South Wales
From Sydney to regional NSW, discover diverse opportunities and lifestyle locations across the state.
GP Jobs in Queensland
Enjoy coastal living, warm weather, and opportunities across metro, regional, and remote Queensland.
GP Jobs in South Australia
Experience a relaxed lifestyle and rewarding healthcare opportunities across South Australia.
GP Jobs in Western Australia
Explore career opportunities across stunning coastlines, regional communities, and major hospitals.
GP Jobs in Tasmania
Discover a slower pace, natural beauty, and meaningful healthcare opportunities across Tasmania.
GP Jobs in Northern Territory
Take on unique and rewarding healthcare experiences in some of Australia’s most diverse communities.
GP Jobs in Australian Capital Territory
Work within Australia’s capital city while enjoying a balance of career growth and lifestyle.
Why Work in General Practice with HCA?
Flexible opportunities across Australia
Choose when and where you work, with access to locum and permanent GP jobs across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote communities nationwide.
Roles tailored to your preferences
We take the time to understand your experience, preferred settings, billing preferences, and career goals, so you’re matched with opportunities that genuinely fit.
National network
Access opportunities across private practices, community health organisations, urgent care centres, hospitals, and Aboriginal Medical Services through one trusted workforce partner.
End-to-end support
From onboarding and compliance through to travel, accommodation, and relocation support, we manage the details so you can focus on patient care.
Diverse and rewarding clinical environments
Build experience across a broad range of healthcare settings, patient demographics, and communities while expanding your clinical scope and professional development.
Strong demand and consistent work volume
With consistent demand for General Practitioners across Australia, we provide access to ongoing locum and permanent opportunities across multiple healthcare settings.
Experienced specialist medical workforce team
Our dedicated doctors division understands the unique workforce needs of General Practitioners and provides personalised support throughout your journey.
Quality, trust, and professional service
Healthcare Australia has built long-standing partnerships with healthcare providers nationwide, giving you access to quality opportunities across the country.
Opportunities that support lifestyle and career goals
Whether you’re seeking flexibility, travel opportunities, higher earning potential, community impact, or long-term stability, we help you find opportunities that align with your goals.
Types of Opportunities Available with HCA
- General Practitioner (VR – Vocationally Registered)
- General Practitioner (Non-VR / PEP / FSP)
- GP Registrar
- Locum GP
- After-hours / Deputising GP
- Telehealth GP
- Rural Generalist
Environments we Support
General practice roles across Australia vary significantly depending on the setting, patient demographics, level of clinical autonomy, and community needs.
At Healthcare Australia, we work closely with you to understand your experience, interests, and preferred way of working so you’re connected with environments where you can deliver high-quality care confidently and sustainably.
Private Practices
Work across established clinics ranging from community practices to large multidisciplinary medical centres. Private practice GP roles can offer flexibility, established patient bases, strong earning potential, and opportunities to develop special interests including women’s health, skin cancer medicine, and chronic disease management.
Community Health
Support diverse communities within collaborative healthcare environments. Community health GP roles often involve multidisciplinary care across preventative health, mental health, chronic disease management, family health, and vulnerable populations.
Rural and Remote
Deliver meaningful care in communities where your skills are highly valued. Rural and remote GP roles offer broader scope, greater autonomy, procedural opportunities, and rewarding experiences across diverse patient presentations.
Urgent Care and After-Hours
Work in fast-paced settings supporting same-day care and urgent presentations. These roles provide variety, flexibility, and exposure to acute care while supporting local community healthcare access.
Aboriginal Medical Service
Support culturally safe, community-focused healthcare delivery. These opportunities allow GPs to contribute to preventative care, chronic disease management, and holistic healthcare outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
FAQs
Welcome to our General Practice FAQs. This section answers common questions about General Practice roles with Healthcare Australia, including locum and permanent opportunities, specialties, pay, flexibility, and recruitment support.
If your question is not listed, our friendly team is always happy to help!
What GP jobs are available across Australia?
Healthcare Australia offers locum and permanent GP jobs across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote Australia, including opportunities in private practices, community health, urgent care, Aboriginal Medical Services, and hospital-based settings.
How do locum GP jobs work in Australia?
Locum GP jobs allow doctors to work flexible short-term placements across different healthcare settings and locations. Healthcare Australia supports locum General Practitioners with onboarding, credentialing, travel, accommodation, and placement coordination.
Are rural GP jobs in high demand in Australia?
Yes. Rural and remote GP jobs remain in strong demand across Australia, with healthcare providers seeking doctors to support communities with limited access to primary healthcare services.
What is the difference between locum and permanent GP jobs?
Locum GP jobs provide flexibility and short-term placements, while permanent GP jobs offer long-term stability, ongoing patient relationships, and opportunities to become part of an established clinical team.
Do you offer GP jobs for internationally trained doctors?
Healthcare Australia supports eligible internationally trained doctors seeking GP opportunities across Australia, including assistance with onboarding, compliance, and workforce transition requirements.
What locations do you recruit General Practitioners for?
We recruit for GP jobs across all Australian states and territories, including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Darwin, and regional and rural communities nationwide.
What support does Healthcare Australia provide to General Practitioners?
Our specialist medical workforce team provides support throughout the recruitment process, including credentialing, compliance, onboarding, travel coordination, accommodation, and workforce support.
Can I find GP jobs aligned to my special interests?
.Yes. We work with healthcare providers seeking GPs with interests in areas including skin cancer medicine, women’s health, mental health, occupational health, chronic disease management, urgent care, Aboriginal health, and telehealth.
Are there flexible GP work opportunities available?
Yes. Healthcare Australia offers flexible GP opportunities including locum placements, FIFO roles, after-hours work, short-term contracts, and permanent positions across a range of healthcare settings.
Why choose Healthcare Australia for GP recruitment?
Healthcare Australia is one of the country’s leading healthcare workforce providers, connecting General Practitioners with trusted healthcare organisations nationwide while providing end-to-end workforce and onboarding support.
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