General Practitioner - Aged Care North QLD

Better Medical; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible consulting

Professional development

Central IT support

Ongoing assistance

Job summary

Better Medical is a doctor-led owner and operator of high-quality General Practices across Australia.

We offer a mobile GP service named Your Doctor in Aged Care, focusing on structured, fully supported care for residents with coordinated medical attention.

Qualifications

• FRACGP, FACRRM, or UK/Ireland/New Zealand-trained GP eligible for the Australian Specialist GP pathway.

Responsibilities

• Provide GP services in residential aged care facilities and mobile settings.
• Coordinate with nursing staff and facility management to ensure continuity of care.

Education

FRACGP

FACRRM

UK/Ireland/New Zealand-trained GP eligible

Job description

Better Medical’s dedicated mobile aged care GP service is named Your Doctor in Aged Care.

At Your Doctor in Aged Care, our services are built to remove the administrative and operational barriers often faced in residential aged-care settings. We provide a structured, fully supported model that empowers GPs to deliver comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive medical care for residents.

Our experienced team manages the administrative, clinical, and logistical tasks required to ensure smooth communication, timely consultations, and accurate care coordination. This support framework allows GPs to focus on what matters most — providing high-quality, compassionate care to residents.

We understand the importance of collaboration between GPs, nursing staff, and facility management to maintain continuity of care. By partnering with Your Doctor in Aged Care, GPs gain access to a dedicated support network that simplifies practice operations, enhances communication with families and facilities, and leads to better health outcomes for residents.

Qualifications

FRACGP, FACRRM, or UK/Ireland/New Zealand–trained GP eligible for the Australian Specialist GP pathway.

How Better Medical Can Support You

Better Medical is a doctor-led owner and operator of high-quality General Practices across Australia.

We believe primary care should remain locally focused. Our practices are locally managed, regionally connected and centrally supported, giving doctors the independence to practise their way while benefiting from the support of an experienced organisation.

We support our GPs through:

• Flexible consulting arrangements that promote clinical independence
• Centralised expertise across IT, marketing, human resources and payroll
• Clinical leadership and support through our Clinical Advisory Board
• Professional development opportunities, including development of specialist skills
• Technological innovation across primary care
• Supportive onboarding and ongoing assistance
• Excellent earning potential with competitive market rates
• A strong focus on our people and their wellbeing