Work with us

join a team improving health outcomes for rural and remote communities

When you join us, you become part of the team that cares deeply about the people and communities we serve.

Make a real difference

Rural Australians face fewer services, fewer resources, and significant barriers to care. Your work contributes directly to projects that deliver vital medical equipment, emergency support, research, and health programs that save and improve lives.

Be part of a purpose‑driven organisation

Our vision guides everything we do. We live our values of Courage, Trust and Care and we strive to act with integrity, compassion and responsiveness in every interaction.

Our team is made up of rural doctors, community members and dedicated professionals delivering the right support in the right way. We collaborate with communities, listening to their needs and working at the local level to ensure better outcomes

find out more about our work in rural communities and why it is so important

As a rural health charity founded by passionate rural doctors, we exist to improve health access and outcomes in rural and remote Australia. The impact of our work is tangible, lasting, and life‑changing.

Current Opportunities

We are looking for passionate, curious and values‑driven people who want to help drive meaningful change in rural health. Whether you’re applying for a leadership role, clinical support, project work, or organisational operations, you will be joining an organisation committed to fairness, integrity, and transparent recruitment practices.

Be part of something bigger

Working with Rural Doctors Foundation gives you the chance to help close the health gap between metropolitan and rural Australia. Every role contributes to building healthier, more resilient communities – and we’d love you to be part of that.

Explore our current vacancies and apply today.

current vacancies

Medical Director – GPs4RuralDocs program

Rural Doctors Foundation is seeking a dedicated and experienced medical leader to guide the governance of our GPs4RuralDocs program – an innovative service designed to support the health and wellbeing of rural and remote doctors, nurses, and allied health practitioners.

As contract Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, supporting Treating GPs, and ensuring the highest standard of care for the practitioners who care for rural communities.

What this contract offers

A unique opportunity to contribute to better health outcomes in rural and remote communities
Leadership of a valued doctor‑for‑doctors service
Oversight of clinical governance, quality assurance, and continual improvement
The chance to mentor and support highly experienced rural GPs
Flexible, predominantly remote work on a contract basis with an average commitment of eight hours per month
Meaningful connection to rural health stakeholders

If you are a Fellowed rural GP with strong governance experience and a sound understanding of the regulatory environment, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.