Primary Care Jobs in the Northern Territory
Primary Care Sector
Diverse work goes with the Territory.
Supercharge your career in the Northern Territory Primary Care Sector.
The Northern Territory Primary Health Network is responsible for meeting the primary health care needs and priorities of Territorians. The Rural Workforce Agency NT is a key component of the Northern Territory Primary Health Network, recruiting and supporting primary health care professionals in the Northern Territory. The Rural Workforce Agency NT can place primary health care professionals in Aboriginal community-controlled health services, GP or private Allied Health practices and not-for-profit organisations across urban central Darwin as well as rural and remote locations through the Northern Territory.
Experience a career in primary health unlike anywhere else in the world. In the Northern Territory, you'll get to participate in some of the most beautiful, challenging and rewarding workplaces totally unique to the country. So get ready to build incredible connections and have once-in-a-lifetime adventures that will stay with you forever.
From the Territory’s remote areas that have an average population size of 3,000 to more urban positions in the tropical city of Darwin, we have a variety of primary health positions available.
Our available jobs include GPs, nurses, allied health including mental health positions and Aboriginal health workers.
A job in the Territory isn’t just a change of scenery - it's an opportunity to advance your career in a place you'll never want to leave.
Incentives
Looking for a job role with benefits? Working in the primary care sector comes with incentives that make moving to the Northern Territory a whole lot easier.
We’re dedicated to supporting you in your career growth by offering specialised training, access to support networks and extra incentives to help you settle in.
Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, free accommodation* (dependent on job placement), and flexible working conditions. You can even develop professional skills through online webinars and gain access to extra learning opportunities, grants and scholarship options for professional development.
Receive on-the-job training for emergency, critical care and mental health and learn more about the Australian Aboriginal culture - the oldest living culture in the world.
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Jump-start your career in the Territory with exposure to different clinical and cultural experiences. As a primary care worker, you’ll learn about tropical medicine and chronic diseases while embarking on a unique and adventurous lifestyle.
The Rural Workforce Agency NT can place primary health care professionals in Aboriginal community-controlled health services, GP practices and not-for-profit organisations across urban central Darwin and rural and remote locations throughout the Northern Territory.
Not keen on working in a clinic? No problem. We also offer outreach work opportunities.
Job roles include:
- GP
- Nurse
- Allied Health professional (i.e. physiotherapist or nutritionist)
- Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Featured jobs
Develop your skills against Australia’s most stunning backdrop. Grow your career in the primary care sector here!
Rural Workforce Agency NT
Learn more about the team that attracts, recruits, and supports health professionals working across regional and remote communities in the Northern Territory.
Making the move
A more rewarding work life goes with the Territory. Make the move to the Northern Territory.
Want to live how the locals live? Explore the Northern Territory’s hidden gems.
Migrate to Australia’s Northern Territory for a better work-life balance, more career opportunities, and a lifestyle rich in culture.
Accelerate your career, make meaningful connections and enjoy a new, relaxed lifestyle in the Northern Territory.
We’d love to hear from you
Got questions? We’ve got answers. Get in touch with us today.
Email us at recruitment@ntphn.org.au.