General Practitioner Jobs in Western Australia

Explore doctor jobs in rural Western Australia with the help of Rural Health West. We will assist you in finding a rural or remote GP job and continue to provide support even after you secure a position.

On this page

• Rewarding Rural GP Jobs with a Great Lifestyle
• Why Choose Us to Find Rural Doctor Jobs in Australia?
• International Medical Graduates
• Current Vacancies for Remote GP Jobs

Rewarding Rural GP Jobs with a Great Lifestyle

We offer a wide range of rewarding General Practitioner (GP) jobs in rural Western Australia. Enjoy clinical diversity, the chance to use your procedural skills and that elusive work-life balance in some of WA’s most iconic locations.

Whether you are a nationally or internationally trained doctor in general practice, we can help you get a rural or remote GP job that suits your needs. We can provide financial assistance through various grants, including relocation assistance and financial incentives. We can also support your family with grants and assistance.

If you’re currently a hospital-based doctor, we can place you into a rural GP job in Western Australia too, as well as assist you onto a Fellowship pathway that best suits your needs.

View vacancies for rural doctor jobs in Western Australia below, or contact us for more information about opportunities for General Practitioners.

Various Opportunities

Choose a rural GP job that works for you and your family. At Rural Health West, we offer a variety of opportunities. You may decide to:

• Work full time or part time
• Fly in and fly out or drive in and drive out to your workplace
• Make a profound impact in Aboriginal health
• Use your procedural skills as a GP obstetrician, GP anaesthetist or GP surgeon
• Use your advanced skills in emergency medicine, mental health, Aboriginal health care and more!

Whatever you’re seeking from your professional or personal life, we have the connections and knowledge to guide you.

Why Choose Us to Find Rural Doctor Jobs in Australia?

Rural Health West works with hundreds of practices, so we have the broadest range of rural jobs available for doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, allied health professionals, and Aboriginal health practitioners and workers in Western Australia.

We are funded by both the Australian and Western Australian governments to provide access to high quality healthcare in rural communities. This means reducing health disparity between rural and metropolitan areas, as well as Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

As a for-purpose organisation, we are committed to helping you find a rural doctor job that allows you and your family to thrive. We are the leader in the field when it comes to matching the right candidate to the right role. We offer our recruitment service at no cost and provide continued support beyond finding your initial employment.

Benefits of Rural GP Jobs in WA

• An unparalleled work-life balance
• Hands-on opportunities
• A broader scope and variety of clinical work
• Great remuneration
• Opportunities to support the next generation of medical professionals with supervisory roles
• A great lifestyle that offers a slower pace and connection with nature, as well as time to play sports, be with family and friends, and much more
• There is no cost to you or the practice for our service

Ongoing Support

• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Partner education grants to assist your partner in finding meaningful employment
• A family program to help your family settle into their new community
• A dedicated family support officer

International Medical Graduates

It is a legislative requirement for International Medical Graduates to work in locations that have been classified as Distribution Priority Areas (DPA) in order to access a Medicare provider number for general practice services.

Some vacancies listed here may not have a DPA classification; however, Rural Health West can help you find an eligible position. If you have a specific location in mind, visit the Australian Government’s Health Workforce website to check the DPA status.

For further information on how Rural Health West can assist you in finding rural doctor jobs in Western Australia, visit the Overseas-trained Doctors page.