- Provide high-quality, culturally safe primary healthcare as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering care to Aboriginal communities and managing a diverse range of acute and chronic health conditions.
- Gain unique clinical experience, including the opportunity to diagnose and manage conditions not commonly seen in other parts of Australia.
- Enjoy flexible employment options, including full-time, FIFO and locum opportunities, with attractive remuneration packages tailored to your experience and circumstances.
- Relocation assistance provided, making it easier to transition to a rewarding career in the Northern Territory.
Sunrise Health Service (Sunrise) is seeking a compassionate and adaptable General Practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, culturally safe healthcare and making a positive impact in Aboriginal communities.
Why Sunrise?
With a rich history, Sunrise is the second-largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in the Northern Territory.
Sunrise clinics span 9 remote communities to the east of Katherine, serving a population of around 3,800, with many of residents facing chronic illnesses that necessitate early detection and comprehensive care.
What’s in it for you?
- Individual packages up for negotiation
- Not-for-profit salary packaging available
- Workforce Incentive Program (WIP) Doctor Stream – potential to access additional annual MBS payments of up to $60K for MM7 regions
What’s the role?
As a General Practitioner with Sunrise, you will deliver high-quality, culturally safe primary healthcare as part of a multidisciplinary team led by the Senior Medical Officer.
This is an prospect to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities while contributing to innovative primary healthcare initiatives and working within an organisation that values collaboration, cultural respect, and community partnership.
What do you need to apply?
- Specialist General Practitioner registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Fellowship with RACGP or ACCRM
- Current unrestricted manual Drivers Licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Non adverse National Criminal History Check
- Current OCHRE clearance
- Understanding and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control of primary health care delivery
- Respect for Aboriginal culture and a willingness to listen, learn and to participate in cross-cultural awareness activities.
GP Locum opportunity!
Would you like a “Try Before You Buy” locum experience?
Sunrise also have a GP locum opportunity available that lets you experience “a day in the life” of a GP in the Big Rivers community for a short period of time, before committing to a fulltime placement.
What’s in it for you?
- $1800 per day
- 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
- No on-call, callouts or public holidays
- All transport from the nearest major airport to and from your location is arranged by NT PHN (conditions apply)
- Self-contained accommodation and vehicle will be provided while on placement by the health service
- Opportunity for hybrid work model – part-time telehealth and part-time on site
For more information, please view the role on our NT PHN website or contact our locum team on 08 8982 1096 or at
[email protected].
Embark on a career with Sunrise to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of remote communities. Enjoy attractive benefits, a supportive team, and the chance to engage in crucial healthcare initiatives.
NT PHN/RWA NT may be able to offer support and financial assistance to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please contact Gemma Williams on 08 8982 1032 or
[email protected]
for this General Practitioner – Sunrise Health Service – Katherine job
At a glance
- Job reference: AD-1376
- Location: Big Rivers
- Job category: GP
- Pay rate: Individual packages up for negotiation
- Published: 4 August, 2026
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