Remote Australian town with population of 500 needs a doctor; here's what they're offering
- Julia Creek, a remote Queensland town, seeks a new doctor as its current physician departs in May.
- Dr. Adam Louws, recruited from Brisbane in 2022, is leaving due to the distance from his family.
- The town of 500, located a seven-hour drive from Townsville, faces a growing national doctor shortage.
- Julia Creek offers a salary up to AU$680,000 , free rent, and a car to attract applicants.
- The position, dubbed "the half a million dollar job that no one wants," closes this Sunday.
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A town in a remote part of Australia is looking for a doctor and is offering a fabulous salary
The town of Julia Creek in a remote, barely populated part of Australia has announced a competition for a doctor and is offering him an annual salary of almost 400,000 euros, free accommodation, a very generous annual vacation and other benefits, writes the businessinsider.de portal.


Town seeks doctor for £300,000 salary - but there’s a catch
Australian town offers $450K salary, but no one wants the job- Here's why
Julia Creek, Australia Desperate for a doctor, the tiny outback town of Julia Creek, Australia, is offering a staggering AU$680,000 (USD 450,000) salary—more than double the average pay of Brisbane physicians. With just 500 residents, the town is sweetening the deal with free rent and a car, highlighting the growing healthcare crisis in rural Australia. Remote location poses a significant challenge Julia Creek’s struggle exemplifies the healthca…
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