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General Practitioner - Atherton Tablelands, Far North QLD (DPA/MM4)

Atherton QLD 4883, Australia

Created Date

1 Oct 2026

Job Classification

MM2+

Job Number

1689011

Job Highlights

An established and busy medical practice on the Atherton Tablelands is seeking a General Practitioner to join a region with strong local demand and a lifestyle that is hard to match.


This is a well-supported Far North Queensland opportunity with income security and a practical relocation package.


THE PRACTICE

Join an established and busy medical practice in the Atherton Tablelands, Far North QLD, offering an opportunity for PEP Specialist GPs in a high-demand regional location.


✅ Opportunity for 2 PEP Specialist GPs
✅ Established practice currently with 6 GPs
✅ Expanding into approximately 9–10 consulting rooms
✅ Very busy regional town with strong demand for GPs
✅ Opportunity to establish a strong patient base
✅ Supportive practice environment
✅ Broad range of general practice services


EARNINGS & BENEFITS

✅ $170/hour minimum guarantee or 65% of billings for the first month, whichever is greater
✅ 65% of receipted billings ongoing
✅ $10,000 relocation assistance available
✅ 1 month accommodation provided
✅ 2 weeks car rental provided


THIS WOULD SUIT

✅ This would suit NHS-trained MRCGP, MICGP, CCFP or FRNZCGP
✅ This would suit PEP SP (Partially Comparable) doctors seeking a busy metro DPA practice.
✅ GP's requiring DPA under the 10 year moratorium for the AHPRA Expedited Pathway
✅ Unrestricted Fellowed FRACGPs and FACRRMs

📍 Location Highlights

The Tablelands offer cooler highland living, a strong sense of community, and easy access to Cairns — with Brisbane still within reach for family, training, or city trips.


✅ Located in the Atherton Tablelands, Far North QLD
✅ Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by car to Cairns CBD
✅ Approximately 3 hours by direct flight to Brisbane
✅ Cairns is the nearest major city and provides access to larger shopping centres, hospitals and domestic/international flights
✅ Regional lifestyle while remaining within easy driving distance of Cairns


If you are a New Fellow, PEP Specialist Pathway doctor, or an experienced GP looking for a busy regional role with genuine lifestyle appeal, we would be happy to share the full brief.

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