General Practitioner (Gp) - Tree Change Lifestyle

Nit; Tamworth; In loco; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

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Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC) is seeking a General Practitioner to deliver high-quality, culturally safe primary health care in a supportive multidisciplinary team. Predictable hours, longer consults, and a balanced work/life pace with Monday to Friday work.

This salaried GP role offers meaningful community work, flexible arrangements (full-time or part-time), and opportunities for chronic disease management, preventative health, and visiting specialists

Competenze

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner (General Practice)
• Eligibility to obtain a Medicare provider number
• WWCC (Working With Children Check) required
• Experience in ACCHO/Aboriginal health, rural/regional settings, or multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to culturally safe and respectful care
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making in primary care

Mansioni

• Provide comprehensive GP services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients
• Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed care and contribute to a welcoming, respectful service environment
• Develop and maintain care plans for patients with chronic and complex conditions
• Collaborate with nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, allied health and wellbeing teams to support integrated care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and correspondence
• Participate in quality improvement, governance and meetings as required
• Support health promotion and preventive care initiatives aligned with community needs
• Meet clinical documentation and professional standards
• Demonstrate commitment to culturally safe and respectful care
• Engage with visiting specialists to support patient care

Conoscenze

AHPRA registration

Medicare provider eligibility

Culturally safe care

Team collaboration

Chronic disease management

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Are you looking for a tree change, a GP role that lets you focus on patients, and finding the real work/life balance, rather than worrying about traffic and paperwork? At TAMS-AC, you’ll enjoy predictable hours (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm), longer consults, and a supportive multidisciplinary team—so you can practise high-quality medicine at a sustainable pace.

This role is ideal for GPs seeking a lower-stress, purpose-driven environment, including parents returning to work who want stable hours, flexibility to suit your family’s needs, and a team that has your back.

About TAMS-AC

Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service – Aboriginal Corporation (TAMS-AC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people across the Tamworth, Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains LGAs . We provide culturally safe, holistic primary health care and work alongside community to deliver services that are accessible, respectful and outcomes-focused.

Why Join Us?

• Less stressful lifestyle – Tamworth brings big skies, outdoor fun, great family facilities, light traffic and quick commutes, so you get more time for the good stuff.
• Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm - no evening, weekends or shift work!
• Longer appointment times – patient-first, relationship-based care
• Less billing pressure – salaried role: meaning clinical focus, no billing stress, stable income
• Negotiated wage – competitive salary based on skills, experience and FTE
• Salary packaging benefits – increase your take home pay
• Novated leasing options – access tax effective vehicle leasing if it suits your lifestyle
• Study leave provisions – paid study leave and support for ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment – Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, allied health and social & emotional wellbeing supports
• Visiting specialist support - over 20 visiting specialists including paediatric, geriatric, ENT, chronic disease, cardiology, psychiatry, dietetics, occupational therapy
• Meaningful work – make a genuine difference in community health outcomes
• Flexible arrangements – full-time or part-time options available
• More than your regular GP clinic -no two days look the same, we're out in community, visiting schools etc

Role Purpose

As a General Practitioner at TAMS-AC, you will deliver high-quality, culturally safe primary health care that improves the health and wellbeing of our community. You will work collaboratively within a passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred, holistic care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive GP services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients
• Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed care and contribute to a welcoming, respectful service environment
• Develop and maintain appropriate care plans for patients with chronic and complex conditions
• Work collaboratively with nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, allied health and wellbeing teams to support integrated care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and correspondence
• Participate in continuous quality improvement, clinical governance and relevant meetings as required
• Support health promotion and preventative care initiatives aligned with community needs
• Comply with TAMS-AC policies, procedures, infection prevention standards and professional obligations
• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner (General Practice)
• Eligibility to obtain a Medicare provider number
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering culturally safe and respectful care
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills in a primary care setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a patient-centred approach
• Ability to meet clinical documentation and professional standards
• Experience working in an ACCHO, Aboriginal health, rural/regional health, or multidisciplinary settings
• Interest in chronic disease management, preventative health, or community health programs

Compliance / Screening Requirements

Appointment is subject to:

• Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders General Practitioners are encouraged to apply.

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