General Practitioner – Part Time

Healthcare Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Collaborative team

Well-respected organisation

Job summary

Healthcare Australia in Melbourne is seeking a General Practitioner to lead primary healthcare delivery for immigration detainees in a detention centre, 2 days per week onsite.

The role requires robust general practice skills, experience with mental health, trauma, and substance use, and a trauma-informed approach; you will provide clinical oversight and maintain comprehensive records, with no Medicare billing duties.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent degree with full registration in Australia.
• Fellowship with RACGP/ACRRM or equivalent substantial clinical practice is essential.
• Experience managing mental health and substance use within detention settings is preferred.
• Authorisation to prescribe opioid substitution treatment is mandatory or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of public health issues and care for vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and act as primary medical escalation point for health staff.
• Lead delivery of preventative health checks, immunisations, and health promotion.
• Manage acute and chronic diseases and maintain high-quality medical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Ensure trauma-informed care in a high-risk detention environment.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Mental health support

Public health

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRACGP or FACRRM or equivalent

Job description

• 2 days per week
• Onsite

The General Practitioner is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of high-quality primary healthcare services to immigration detainees within the detention centre.

We are seeking a General Practitioner for 2 days per week, with flexibility across days. We will discuss and approach that works for you.

This position requires a strong foundation in general practice and primary healthcare, supported by specialised knowledge of the unique health needs that arise within the detention environment. The GP must be equipped to manage a wide range of complex presentations, including mental health conditions, substance use issues, and trauma-related health concerns whilstmaintaining high quality and comprehensive medical records.

A key responsibility of the role is to provide clinical oversight and to act as the primary medical escalation point for health staff working within the immigration detention centre.No billing or Medicare administration required - so you can focus on what you do best: caring for patients.

Join us in bringing a new approach to medical and wellbeing care for detainees by:

• Providing preventative health checks, immunisations, and health promotion.
• Managing acute medical presentations and complex comorbidities.
• Managing chronic diseases and attending to day-to-day medical concerns.
• Supporting patients with acute and chronic mental health issues alongside our multidisciplinary mental health team.
• Adapting to the evolving operational requirements and changing health needs of the immigration detention cohort, ensuring a flexible, responsive, and person-centred approach to care.

Let's talk about you:

To be considered for this role, you must hold a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and have full registration with the Medical Board of Australia, without restrictions. Fellowship with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), or equivalent substantial clinical practice experience is essential.

You will have demonstrated capability in managing mental health and alcohol or other drug concerns. This includes an understanding of the impacts of acute, chronic, and complex trauma on physical and psychological health, and the ability to provide safe, trauma-informed care within a high-risk and high-stress setting. Authorisation as an opioid substitution treatment prescriber is mandatory, or a willingness to obtain authorisation. You should also have knowledge and experience in managing public health issues, particularly communicable diseases, and a strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable populations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a multidisciplinary team. A strong commitment to continuous improvement, reflective practice, and maintaining high clinical standards is also required. You must demonstrate a clear understanding of ethical considerations and confidentiality in healthcare delivery and be able to navigate and adapt to a complex and challenging healthcare environment.

You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:

• A chance to work within a well-respected Australian organisation with over 1000 employees, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Competitive remuneration and recognition for your efforts.
• An opportunity to be a part of a close-knit, collaborative team that works well with all stakeholders involved.
• Access to professional development and educational opportunities to support ongoing learning and maintenance of high clinical standards. A varied and rewarding career in a unique healthcare environment.

It is required that you maintain continuous Fellowship (FRACGP/FACRRM/FARGPor similar).

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.

We have a flexible approach to shifts and can discuss an approach that works for you - hours or consecutive days per week.