Deliver primary care with purpose. Make a difference every day.

• Earn up to $273,000 + super, plus housing, vehicle, and utilities support.

• 3-day outreach clinics by air and 4WD each week – real adventure, real impact.

• Monday admin time with flexibility – enjoy a 4-day weekend every second week.

• Permanent 0.8 FTE based in Port Hedland, with potential FIFO options available.

About the Role

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA) and bring healthcare to remote Pilbara communities. You’ll fly or drive to small towns each week, providing vital GP services and building lasting relationships in communities that rely on your care.

Every day is different – from managing chronic disease and paediatrics to women’s health and emergency presentations – supported by a highly skilled clinical and aviation team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to $273,562 + super (0.8 FTE).

• Salary packaging: up to $15,900 for everyday expenses + $2,650 for meals.

• Heavily subsidised housing, vehicle, and utilities (or allowances available).

• No after-hours or on-call work.

• 5 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks study leave after 12 months.

• Relocation assistance and professional development support.

• A balanced lifestyle in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

About You

You’re an experienced GP who thrives on challenge, connection, and impact. You combine clinical excellence with cultural awareness and a commitment to improving health outcomes in remote communities.

Essential:

• FRACGP or FACRRM.

• Unconditional AHPRA Specialist GP registration.

• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience (GP, emergency, paediatrics, O&G).

• Strong interest in remote or Indigenous health.

• Hold or be eligible to obtain ALS certification.

Desirable:

• Experience in telehealth or clinical education.

• Background in remote area practice or Indigenous health.

About Us

The mission of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS WO team contributes to that mission and living our values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilising diversity and being safe. Every year, the RFDS WO provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional WA. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including GP, nurse, dental and mental health care. RFDS crews are committed to providing the finest care to the furthest corners of the State, using the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology to make a difference to people living and working across WA – the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.

The RFDS in WA operates five bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra. Our 24/7 operations centre at Jandakot Airport coordinates complex logistics for patient retrievals and clinics across the State. We work in partnership with government, business and the community, and are proud to work on Country with Aboriginal medical services and many local service providers.

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.