Top Rural GP Jobs in Australia – April 2025 Edition

If you’re a general practitioner considering a lifestyle change, career pivot, or short-term locum with long-term impact, rural Australia might just have your name on it.

Each month, Health Jobs Hub features top rural and remote GP jobs from across Australia, submitted by trusted recruitment agencies, health services, and clinics. These roles don’t just offer competitive pay—they offer connection, community, and a reminder of why you became a doctor in the first place.

Here’s our handpicked selection of standout GP opportunities for April 2025—plus insight into what makes rural general practice so rewarding.

🌏 Why Rural GP Jobs Are in High Demand

Before we jump into specific listings, let’s take a quick look at why rural GP roles continue to rise in popularity:

• Higher daily rates: Many roles offer between $18000–$2,000 per day

• Locum - Accommodation and travel often included

• DPA/MMM eligibility, ideal for overseas-trained doctors

• Diverse clinical exposure, including procedural and emergency care

• Genuine community connection and impact

Whether you’re a fellowed GP (FRACGP/FACRRM), on a rural generalist pathway, or an international medical graduate needing sponsorship, rural general practice offers more than just a job—it offers a way of life.

💼 Top Rural GP Jobs This Month (April 2025)

🔹 1. GP – Charters Towers, QLD

$2,200/day | DPA/MMM5 | 3–6 Month Contract | Flights + Accom Included
Posted by: MedHire Rural Division

A short drive inland from Townsville, Charters Towers offers a peaceful pace with strong patient demand. The practice is well-established with full-time nursing support, modern consult rooms, and a collaborative culture.

💡 Ideal for GPs looking to ease into rural work without feeling too remote. Fly in from Brisbane or stay long term.

🔹 2. GP – Port Lincoln, SA (Coastal Practice)

$2,400/day | DPA/MMM4 | Private Billing | Seaside Town | Long-Term Position
Posted by: Rural Doctors SA

Enjoy a true sea change on South Australia’s beautiful Eyre Peninsula. This coastal clinic offers private billing, a supportive multi-disciplinary team, and excellent schools and lifestyle amenities.

🌿 A popular location for GPs relocating with family or transitioning from metro roles.

🔹 3. GP with ED Skills – Central NT (Indigenous Health)

$2,800/day | MMM7 | Remote | 4 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off | Travel Fully Covered
Posted by: NT Indigenous Medical Services

Join a high-impact team delivering essential care to a remote Indigenous community. You’ll manage everything from chronic disease to urgent presentations and outreach. Emergency skills or ARST qualifications preferred.

🧭 This is medicine in its purest form—with cultural depth, professional challenge, and personal reward.

🔹 4. Female GP – Far North QLD (Women’s Health Focus)

$2,300/day | DPA/MMM6 | GP-led Health Hub | Short or Long-Term
Posted by: HealthWorks GP Recruitment

This role supports a growing patient base in a community with limited women’s health access. The clinic is female-owned and offers flexible rosters, on-site pathology, and mental health services.

👩‍⚕️ Great fit for GPs passionate about empowering women through accessible, consistent care.

🔹 5. Onsite Fly-In Role – NSW Outback

$2,100/day on-site weeks | MMM5 | Flexible Model
Posted by: Allied Medical Recruitment

Combine remote consulting with on-the-ground impact in this hybrid locum role. Work from home for 3 weeks, then fly in for 1 week of in-person care. Accommodation and travel included.

📡 Perfect for GPs who want rural variety without relocating full-time.

🎯 How to Choose the Right Rural GP Role

Not sure which role is right for you? Consider these factors:

• DPA/MMM status – Do you need a 19AB exemption?

• Length of commitment – Are you looking for a 2-week locum or a permanent move?

• Support available – Does the practice offer nurses, admin support, and clinical backup?

• Lifestyle goals – Beachside, bush, or blended?

• Scope of practice – Do you want emergency, procedural, or just classic general practice?

Every job listed on Health Jobs Hub includes key criteria, visa status info, and recruiter/clinic contact details, so you can ask the right questions before applying.

📲 Why Use Health Jobs Hub to Find Your Next Rural Role?

We’re not a recruitment agency—we’re Australia’s leading healthcare and medical job board. That means:

✅ No middlemen – Connect directly with clinics and recruiters
✅ No placement fees – We don’t take a cut from your contract
✅ Nationwide coverage – From remote outposts to coastal towns
✅ Job alerts and filters – Find jobs based on your training, visa, and location needs

Whether you’re a GP fellow, an IMG, or exploring short-term rural locums, we make the search easy, transparent, and rewarding.

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✨ Final Thoughts

Rural GP work is more than a placement—it’s a professional and personal evolution. Whether you're chasing career growth, clinical challenge, or meaningful impact, there’s a rural opportunity out there waiting for you.

Let Health Jobs Hub be your trusted gateway to Australia’s most rewarding GP roles—where medicine meets purpose.