Mackay Division
of General
Practice Ltd
ABN: 21 062 930 385

43 Evans Avenue
North Mackay
Queensland
4740
Australia



Telephone
(07) 4953 4491

Facsimile
(07) 4953 4681

International Telephone
617 4953 4491

© 2008
Mackay Division
of General Practice

LOCUM VACANCIES

The Mackay Division of General Practice is a part of a national not for profit organisation that is government funded that supports GPs and General Practice. We have a highly specialised approach to private health sector issues relating to general practice. Our organisation brings years of industry expertise together to provide professional support, advice and resources to General Practice. We are in the unique position to understand the challenges and skills required to work as a GP, Practice Nurse or Practice Manager.

MDGP has successfully operated a locum service in the region for the past eight years providing quality locums for our general practices. MDGP are committed to promoting our region to other doctors as a great place to work where they will be supported in their new working environment. We currently have two locums successfully working for the service.

The Locum Support GP Dr Rachel Bidgood assists with induction and support for locums and provides ongoing advice for the locum program. MDGP provide all administration for the service and support for the locums professional and personal requirements.

The current GP shortage is adversely affecting practices in the region. With low doctor numbers our plans to recruit as many doctors as possible and will continue to consult with State and Federal Departments to increase the locum service. Our goal is be able to provide adequate relief to meet most requests for holidays, training, study leave and illness for all our GPs.

Expression of interest can be taken up to 12 months in advance. All booking s for placements are recorded and held on file with placement allocations made approximately 3 month in advanced. In the event of more than one practice requesting locums for the same period, the allocations are made on priority system. If you have any inquiries or would like to place a booking for the Locum Service please contact Val Bielenberg MDGP on (07) 49534491 or by .

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GP POSITIONS AVAILABLE

GP POSITIONS AVAILABLE

LOCUM position working in Mackay/Whitsunday area, based in Mackay covering a group of Medical Practices supported by the Mackay Division of General Practice Ltd. 

GP Position Details for Doctors (PDF)

The Mackay region embraces a relaxed tropical lifestyle at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The region offers an incredible diversity of locations and lifestyle from beaches, islands, hinterlands, rain forests, mountains and lowlands, inner city, outback and everything in between.

Economic diversity and a progressive community attitude towards development make the Mackay Whitsunday region one of the most rewarding areas in Queensland to live, work and enjoy life.

Covering an area in excess of 90,000 square kilometres, the region is home to 143,000 friendly people. The weather is one of its greatest assets, with warm to hot tropical summers and blue skies, sunshine and cool nights throughout the remainder of the year.

The Mackay Division Of General Practice Ltd (MDGP) provides service and support to more than 110+ General Practitioners across the Mackay Region. MDGP has operated a successful Locum Service for more than ten years. Requirements are 5 years of General Practice experience, preferably Aust/UK/NZ/Can/USA/Sth Africa.  General Practitioners will be contracted by the Mackay Division Of General Practice Ltd (MDGP) and will be offered an initial 1-year contract. MDGP provides full support to assist in the Locum Placement.

Placements for Locums will be at Medical Practices located in and around Mackay, including the Whitsunday's and Mining towns situated further inland.  A flexible income package is available for suitably qualified applicants.  This is a fantastic opportunity to live, work and experience what Sunny Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef have to offer.  For all GP's it offers an ideal appointment for a sabbatical term or start a new life with guaranteed weekly income or 60% of billing and opportunity to earn extra at a Private After Hours Service.  To apply for a Locum position or to find out more, please contact Christian Grieves (CEO) on phone: 61 7 4953 4491 or email:

For all other vacancies please visit the Positions Vacant page.

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TESTIMONIAL

Testimonial from Dr Elizabeth Repplier, visiting locum to Mackay

"Working for the Mackay Division of General Practice has turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made. The division has warmly welcomed my family and myself and has prepared me well to work in a variety of clinical settings. I had a lot to learn having come from the US but have found all of the GPs to be friendly, helpful and encouraging. One of the best aspects of being a locum through the division is spending time at multiple outpatient sites in the region. The need is great and the patients are truly appreciative. But best of all is the Mackay region itself with tropical islands, blue water, rainforests, gem fields and kind people. I will return home rejuvenated with a fresh perspective of medicine and our children will have had the experience of a lifetime".

Dr Elizabeth Repplier (centre) with her family at the MDGP locum BBQ, Feb 2007.

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