General Practitioner - Sexual Health Hub

Northern Rivers Community Gateway; Lismore; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award remuneration

Salary packaging options

Two weeks bonus leave over Christmas

6-hour shifts Monday–Thursday

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Northern Rivers Community Gateway in Lismore NSW invites a compassionate General Practitioner to join the Sexual Health Hub. The role focuses on providing confidential, trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care to diverse patients alongside experienced nurses and clinic staff.

This permanent part-time position offers 6-hour shifts Monday to Thursday, with above-award remuneration and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA and a minimum of three years' clinical experience.
• Current Medicare provider number and prescribing authority.
• FPAA National Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health, or willingness to obtain within two years.
• Experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare including contraception and women's health.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based sexual and reproductive healthcare.
• Deliver consultations on contraception, STI testing and treatment, cervical screening, and menopause management.
• Provide pregnancy-related care including counselling and medical termination within scope.
• Support LGBTQIA+ patients with gender-affirming care where qualified.
• Collaborate with nursing and admin staff for coordinated patient-centred care.
• Maintain confidential clinical records using Best Practice software.
• Contribute to quality improvement and team development.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Contraception care

LGBTQIA+ inclusive care

Team collaboration

EMR Best Practice

Education

MBBS / Medical degree

AHPRA registration

Medicare provider number

FPAA Sexual & Reproductive Health certificate

Tools

Best Practice EMR

Job description

Northern Rivers Community Gateway – Lismore NSW

Lismore | Permanent Part-Time | Flexible 6-Hour Shifts

Make a meaningful difference by delivering inclusive, accessible and compassionate healthcare to the Northern Rivers community.

Permanent part-time - 6-hour shifts available Monday to Thursday

Above-award remuneration + superannuation

Generous salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Two weeks of bonus leave over the Christmas/New Year period

Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team

About Community Gateway

For 50 years, Northern Rivers Community Gateway has supported individuals and families across Northern NSW, providing essential services that strengthen communities and improve wellbeing.

As a QIP-accredited, not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to delivering inclusive, person-centred services that respond to the needs of our community. Our work spans health and trauma counselling, financial wellbeing, family support, homelessness services and community development.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and welcoming workplace where our people can make a genuine difference.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced General Practitioner to join our dedicated clinical team at the Sexual Health Hub in Lismore.

Formerly known as Choices, our Sexual Health Hub has provided confidential, inclusive and specialised sexual and reproductive healthcare to the Northern Rivers community for over 40 years.

Our service provides accessible healthcare for people of all genders, identities and backgrounds, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, evidence-based and non-judgemental care.

Working alongside our experienced nurses and clinic support staff, you will provide a broad range of sexual and reproductive health services in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

The position offers permanent part-time employment, with 6-hour shifts available across our clinic operating days, Monday to Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based sexual and reproductive healthcare in accordance with relevant clinical guidelines and best practice standards.

• Deliver consultations relating to contraception, STI testing and treatment, cervical screening, menstrual health and menopause management.

• Provide pregnancy-related care, including unplanned pregnancy counselling and medical termination services, within your scope of practice.

• Support inclusive and affirming healthcare for LGBTQIA+ patients, including gender-affirming care where appropriately qualified and experienced.

• Collaborate with nursing and administrative staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records using Best Practice medical software.

• Contribute to continuous quality improvement, professional development and a positive team environment.

About You

You are a dedicated General Practitioner who is passionate about improving access to quality healthcare.

You bring a compassionate, non-judgemental and trauma-informed approach to clinical practice, along with a genuine commitment to supporting the diverse health needs of our community.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and value the opportunity to deliver meaningful, patient-centred care.

Essential Criteria

• Current general registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with a minimum of three years' clinical experience.

• Current Medicare provider number and relevant prescribing authority.

• FPAA National Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health, or willingness to obtain within two years of commencement.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in sexual and reproductive healthcare, including contraception and women's health.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide culturally safe, inclusive and trauma-informed care.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.

• Experience using electronic medical records and practice management software, preferably Best Practice.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based clinical practice.

Additional Requirements

• Current medical indemnity insurance.

• Current NSW Driver Licence.

• Current Working with Children Check.

• Satisfactory National Police Check.

Why Join Community Gateway?

• Competitive remuneration: Above-award pay plus superannuation.

• Salary packaging: Access generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

• Additional leave: Enjoy two weeks of bonus leave over the Christmas/New Year period.

• Work-life balance: Permanent part-time employment with 6-hour shifts available across our Monday to Thursday clinic operations.

• Meaningful work: Deliver essential healthcare that improves access and health outcomes for our community.

• Supportive environment: Work alongside a welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team.

Northern Rivers Community Gateway is an equal opportunity employer.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, people with lived experience, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace for all.