General Practitioner (GP) Job ID: 404166

HireOn LLC.; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 207,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Accommodation assistance

Travel assistance

Flexible hours

Career development

Job summary

HireOn is recruiting General Practitioners (GPs) for established medical practices across Cairns, Townsville and Perth-area locations.

These roles offer flexible full- or part-time arrangements with competitive billing options, including 65%–75% of gross billings plus a $150–$250 per hour minimum guarantee depending on location.

Qualifications

• Unconditional General or Specialist Registration with AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia.
• FRACGP or FACRRM.
• Experience in Australian general practice or primary care.
• Eligibility to provide Medicare-rebated medical services.
• Strong understanding of Australian primary healthcare and Medicare requirements.
• Ability to meet credentialing and professional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based general medical care.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and monitor chronic disease management plans.
• Provide preventive healthcare, health assessments and immunizations.
• Conduct mental health assessments and care planning where appropriate.
• Perform minor procedures, skin checks and wound management within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret pathology, imaging and other diagnostic investigations.
• Refer patients to specialists and allied health professionals when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, allied health professionals and practice staff.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and continuing professional development.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic skills

Patient communication

Chronic disease management

Medicare knowledge

Team collaboration

Tools

Best Practice

MedicalDirector

Practice management systems

Job description

General Practitioner (GP) – DPA | Cairns, Townsville & Perth

Agency: HireOn

Client: Confidential Healthcare Group

Locations: Cairns, Queensland | Townsville, Queensland | Perth, Western Australia

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Department: Primary Care / General Practice

Remuneration: 65%–75% of Gross Billings + $150–$250/hr Guarantee, Location Dependent

DPA Status: DPA Opportunities Available – Exact Practice Location to Be Confirmed

MMM Classification: Location Dependent

About the Opportunity

HireOn is recruiting General Practitioners (GPs) for established medical practices in Cairns, Townsville and Perth-area locations.

These positions offer opportunities to work within established primary care practices serving diverse patient populations, with competitive billing arrangements and strong earning potential.

Selected positions may be located within Distribution Priority Areas (DPA) and may be suitable for eligible doctors subject to applicable Section 19AB / Medicare access requirements.

DPA and MMM classifications will be confirmed against the specific practice location during the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based general medical care.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and monitor chronic disease management plans.
• Provide preventive healthcare, health assessments and immunizations.
• Conduct mental health assessments and care planning where appropriate.
• Perform minor procedures, skin checks and wound management within scope of practice.
• Request and interpret pathology, imaging and other diagnostic investigations.
• Refer patients to specialists and allied health professionals when clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, allied health professionals and practice staff.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and continuing professional development.

Essential Qualifications & Registration

• Unconditional General or Specialist Registration with AHPRA / Medical Board of Australia.
• FRACGP or FACRRM.
• Experience in Australian general practice or primary care.
• Eligibility to provide Medicare-rebated medical services.
• Strong understanding of Australian primary healthcare and Medicare requirements.
• Ability to meet applicable credentialing and professional requirements.

Work Rights

Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Eligible candidates may include:

• Australian Citizens
• Australian Permanent Residents
• New Zealand Citizens with applicable Australian work rights

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Skills & Experience

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing acute and chronic conditions.
• Patient-centred approach to healthcare.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Australian Medicare and MBS billing.
• Familiarity with practice management systems such as Best Practice, MedicalDirector or similar.
• Strong clinical documentation and record-keeping skills.

Remuneration & Benefits

• 65%–75% of gross billings, depending on practice and location.
• $150–$250 per hour minimum guarantee, where applicable.
• Potential annual earnings of $250,000–$450,000+ AUD, depending on workload, billings and location.
• Established patient bases at selected practices.
• Flexible full-time and part-time options.
• Relocation assistance at selected locations.
• Accommodation or housing assistance may be available for selected regional positions.
• Travel assistance may be available for eligible placements.
• Supportive clinical and administrative teams.
• Opportunities for long-term career development.

DPA & Section 19AB

Selected vacancies may be located in DPA-designated GP catchments.

DPA classification is relevant to certain international medical graduates and doctors subject to Section 19AB restrictions. Candidates should confirm their individual eligibility and Medicare access requirements with the relevant Australian authorities.

Important:

DPA and MMM classifications apply to specific locations and may change following government updates. The classification for the individual practice will be confirmed during the recruitment process.